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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 lands as a solid mid-range laptop, built around 16 in.

57/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
16 inCore Ultra 9RTX 5070Ti32 GBN/AIPS
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Why we rate it

  • HDMI
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Above-average refresh rate
  • Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile

Where the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 wins and loses

Scored against the laptops class
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Display
63
Memory and storage
53
Battery
83
Ports
83
Keyboard and biometrics
83
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Screen size16 "
Panel typeIPS
Resolution2560
Aspect ratio16
Pixel densityN/A
Refresh rate240 Hz
Peak brightnessN/A
DCI-P3 coverageN/A
sRGB coverageN/A

Design and build

Weight2.7 kg
Chassis materialN/A

Performance

CPUCore Ultra 9
CPU coresN/A
CPU threadsN/A
CPU max clockN/A
ProcessN/A
GPURTX 5070Ti
GPU VRAMN/A
NPUNo

Memory and storage

RAM32 GB
RAM typeN/A
RAM speedN/A
Max RAMN/A
Storage typeSSD Gen4

Battery

Battery lifeN/A
Battery capacity99.9
Charger wattageN/A

Ports

ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
HDMIYes
HDMI versionN/A

Keyboard and biometrics

Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes

Connectivity

BluetoothN/A

Software

Operating systemWindows 11

Release

Announced2024

More specs

HDMI version detailsN/A

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Head to head

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 vs ASUS ASUS ProArt 16 OLED H7606WI

Highlighted cell = better in that row
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73ASUS ProArt 16 OLED H7606WI
 AcerAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73This pageASUSASUS ProArt 16 OLED H7606WI
Overall score57 /10058 /100Better
Size16 "16 "
Weight2.7 kg1.85 kgBetter
RAM32 GB32 GB
CPUCore Ultra 9AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
GPURTX 5070TiRTX 4070
Who it's for

Is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other laptops, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 45.

What stands out on the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73?

Its hdmi stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the AORUS MASTER 18 BZH?

The AORUS MASTER 18 BZH scores 58/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.