ACER PREDATOR HELIOS NEO 16S AI

Configuration: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 8GB / 16″ OLED 240Hz
Series: Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Platform: PHN16S-71
EAN: 4711474594662

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a high-performance gaming laptop built around the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU. This configuration combines 16GB of DDR5 memory, a 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD and a 16-inch WQXGA OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, NVIDIA G-SYNC™ and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. Acer’s official documentation identifies the Helios Neo 16S AI platform as PHN16S-71.

PROCESSOR

• Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX
• Processor Series: Intel Core Ultra Series 2
• Architecture: Intel® Core Ultra
• CPU Cores: 24 cores
• CPU Threads: 24 threads
• Base Frequency: 2.70 GHz
• Maximum Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.40 GHz
• Cache: 36 MB
• NPU: Intel® AI Boost
• NPU Performance: Up to 13 TOPS

The Core Ultra 9 275HX provides 24 CPU cores and 24 threads, with up to 5.40GHz turbo frequency and a dedicated Intel AI Boost NPU rated at 13 TOPS.

GRAPHICS

• Dedicated GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
• GPU Architecture: NVIDIA Blackwell
• Dedicated VRAM: 8GB
• VRAM Type: GDDR7
• CUDA Cores: 3,328
• Maximum Graphics Power: Up to 115W
• AI Technology: NVIDIA DLSS 4
• AI Performance: Up to 572 AI TOPS
• Display Synchronization: NVIDIA G-SYNC™

The RTX 5060 configuration uses 8GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory and supports NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4 and up to 115W maximum graphics power. Acer lists 3,328 CUDA cores and up to 572 AI TOPS for this RTX 5060 configuration.

DISPLAY

• Screen Size: 16.0 inches
• Panel Type: OLED
• Resolution: 2560 × 1600 pixels
• Resolution Class: WQXGA / 2.5K
• Aspect Ratio: 16:10
• Refresh Rate: 240Hz
• Color Gamut: 100% DCI-P3
• HDR: True Black HDR 500 certified
• Adaptive Sync: NVIDIA G-SYNC™
• Technology: Acer CineCrystal™
• Brightness: 400 nits typical
• Touchscreen: No
• NVIDIA Advanced Optimus: Supported

Important specification correction: although the supplied product description says 15.6″, Acer’s official specifications for the Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 identify this display as 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) with a 2560 × 1600, 16:10 OLED panel at 240Hz. Therefore, the accurate screen size is 16.0″, not 15.6″.

MEMORY

• Installed RAM: 16GB
• Memory Type: DDR5 SDRAM
• Configuration: 2 × 8GB
• Memory Speed: DDR5-5600
• Memory Architecture: Dual-channel
• Memory Slots: 2 × SODIMM
• Maximum Supported Memory: Up to 64GB

Acer’s official store documentation specifies this RTX 5060 configuration with 16GB (2 × 8GB) DDR5-5600 and support for expansion up to 64GB using the two SODIMM slots.

STORAGE

• Installed Storage: 1TB SSD
• SSD Type: NVMe
• Interface: PCIe Gen4
• Form Factor: M.2
• Technology: PCIe 4.0 NVMe
• Storage Expansion: M.2-based storage architecture

Acer specifies a 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD for this configuration.

OPERATING SYSTEM

• Operating System: Windows 11 Home
• Architecture: 64-bit

The official Acer configuration for the RTX 5060 / 16GB / 1TB variant specifies Windows 11 Home.

NETWORK & WIRELESS

• Wi-Fi: Killer Wi-Fi 6E
• Wireless Adapter: Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11ax
• Bands: Includes 6GHz band through Wi-Fi 6E
• Ethernet: 5 Gigabit Ethernet
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4 or later

Acer identifies the wireless adapter as Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i, with 5GbE wired networking and Bluetooth 5.4 or later.

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

• HDMI: 1 × HDMI output
• USB Type-A: 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1
• USB Type-A: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2
• USB Type-C: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2
• Total USB Ports: 5
• RJ-45 Ethernet: 1
• Memory Card Reader: microSD
• HDMI: Supported

Acer’s official technical specification lists five USB ports in total, comprising one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, alongside HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet and a microSD card reader.

AUDIO & CAMERA

• Speakers: 2
• Built-in Microphone: Yes
• Webcam: Integrated webcam
• Audio Technology: DTS® X: Ultra
• Microphone Features: Acer audio/voice technologies supported

The Helios Neo 16S AI platform incorporates a dual-speaker system, integrated microphone and webcam. Acer’s platform documentation also lists DTS® X: Ultra audio.

KEYBOARD & INPUT

• Keyboard: Predator gaming keyboard
• Backlight: RGB
• RGB Zones: 4-zone RGB
• Special Features: PredatorSense integration
• Pointing Device: Precision TouchPad
• Touchscreen: No

The keyboard includes four-zone RGB backlighting with dedicated Predator gaming features, while PredatorSense provides access to system and performance controls.

COOLING & GAMING FEATURES

• Cooling System: Advanced dual-fan cooling
• Fan Technology: 5th-generation AeroBlade™ 3D Fan
• Thermal Design: Liquid-metal thermal solution
• Cooling Technology: Vortex Flow
• Control Software: PredatorSense
• GPU Maximum Graphics Power: Up to 115W
• NVIDIA Advanced Optimus: Supported

The Helios Neo 16S AI uses Acer’s 5th-generation AeroBlade 3D Fan, Vortex Flow cooling and liquid-metal thermal technology. The design is intended to maintain performance under sustained gaming and demanding workloads.

BATTERY & POWER

• Battery Type: Lithium-ion
• Battery Capacity: 76Wh
• Maximum Battery Runtime: Up to 6.5 hours
• AC Adapter: 230W

Acer lists a 76Wh lithium-ion battery and a 230W power adapter for the PHN16S-71 platform. Battery runtime varies according to workload, display settings and system configuration.

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Color: Black
• Weight: Approximately 2.30kg
• Maximum Thickness: Under 19.9mm
• Width: Approximately 356.78mm
• Depth: Approximately 275.5mm
• Thickness: Approximately 12.0–19.9mm

Acer’s platform documentation describes the Helios Neo 16S AI as a slim design measuring approximately 356.78 × 275.5 × 12.0–19.9mm, while the specific Acer configuration page lists a weight of approximately 2.30kg.

SECURITY

• Firmware Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• Fingerprint Reader: No

Acer specifies firmware-based Trusted Platform Module security and no integrated fingerprint reader for the configuration.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY