Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16‑I71) gaming laptop – Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA RTX 5080, 16" WQXGA 240Hz, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD

PURE PERFORMANCE. PRECISION TUNED
This gaming laptop is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus - a new class of gaming laptops built for split-second responsiveness, rock-solid FPS, and smart tuning that keeps you locked into the largest selection of games and apps.

GAME CHANGER
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUs bring game-changing AI capabilities to gamers and creators. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio.

IMMERSIVE DEPTH AND DETAIL
This 16” screen, with a WQXGA 2560x1600 resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 3ms response time, ensures ultra-smooth gameplay and lifelike visuals in every moment.

ADVANCED COOLING
Stay ahead of the heat with the 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan, which boosts airflow compared to the previous generation. The liquid metal thermal grease and vector heat pipes provide more effective heat transfer, keeping your system running smoothly, no matter the challenge.

DOUBLE YOUR SPEED
Stay ahead with elite connectivity. The Predator Helios Neo 16 features Killer DoubleShot Pro, combining Wi-Fi 6E 1675i and Ethernet E3100G for fast, stable, and intelligent network prioritisation - perfect for gaming and streaming without interruptions. Paired with Thunderbolt 4, you get ultra-fast data.

PREDATORSENSE CONTROL CENTRE
PredatorSense gives you real-time control over system performance - adjust performance modes, manage fan speeds, and customize RGB lighting with precision.

Design
Colour name	Black
Product type	Laptop
Market positioning	Gaming
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Black
Country of origin	China
Display
HD type	WQXGA
Display surface	Matt
Panel type	IPS
LED backlight	Yes
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Display response rise/fall	3 ms
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels
Display diagonal	40.6 cm (16")
Maximum refresh rate	240 Hz
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
Colour gamut	100%
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Foldable display	No
Maximum display brightness (HDR)	500 cd/m²
Display technology marketing name	ComfyView
Anti-microbial screen	No
Processor
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor operating modes	64-bit
Processor cache	32 MB
Processor frequency	5.5 GHz
Processor model	290HX Plus
Processor cores	24
Processor threads	24
L2 cache	40 MB
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	160 W
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.5 GHz
Performance cores	8
Efficient cores	16
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Total processor performance up to	36 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs
Copilot+ PC	No
Memory
Internal memory	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	6400 MHz
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Storage
SSD form factor	M.2
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	1 TB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
Total storage capacity	1 TB
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB
NVMe	Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card memory	16 GB
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card cores	4
Audio
Number of microphones	3
Audio system	DTS:X Ultra
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2
Built-in microphone	Yes
Spatial audio	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	2 MP
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	5000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4
MIMO type	Multi User MIMO
MIMO	Yes
Antenna type	2x2
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel
Wi-Fi band	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	2
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports	1
USB Sleep-and-Charge	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Headphone outputs	1
Microphone in	Yes
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
Line-in	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes
HDCP	Yes
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Keyboard language	UK English
Keyboard special features	Predator Sense Key
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Copilot key	Yes
Software
Bundled software	Windows Desktop AppsIn-House: Acer AlterView Acer LiveArt Acer QuickPanel Acer VisionArt PredatorSense V5 (NB) Tools: Acer My Key Application
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Copilot+ PC	No
Technical details
Power cord included	Yes
Market positioning	Gaming
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Black
Discrete graphics card memory	16 GB
HDMI	Yes
Chipset	Intel®
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4
Battery life (max)	8 h
Battery capacity	92 Wh
Continuous video playback time	10 h
Power
AC adapter power	330 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
USB charging voltage	20 V
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (min)	100 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max)	100 W
Security
Fingerprint reader	No
Weight & dimensions
Width	356.8 mm
Depth	275.5 mm
Height	26.8 mm
Height (rear)	2.67 cm
Weight	2.7 kg
Packaging data
Package width	80 mm
Package height	346 mm
Package depth	548 mm
Power cord included	Yes
Mouse included	No
AC adapter included	Yes
Features
Country of origin	China
Supplier features
Country of origin	China
Manufacturer	Acer, Inc
Packaging content
Power cord included	Yes
Mouse included	No
AC adapter included	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes
Packaging content	Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-9915 Gaming Notebook Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Battery Power Adapter Power Cord
Other features
HDMI	Yes
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i
On-board graphics card	Yes
Security features	Kensington lock Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Audio system	DTS:X Ultra
Chipset	Intel®
AC adapter included	Yes
Continuous video playback time	10 h
Country of origin	China
Manufacturer	Acer, Inc