Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A Price, score and specs
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Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A
Price, score and specs

Gaming 8.4
Power and specifications 84
89
Processor
50
Graphics
95
Screen
99
RAM
95
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Screen 16" 2560x1600 OLED 240Hz 100% DCI-P3
Hard drive 1TB SSD M.2
RAM 32GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7

Other Keyboard German.

Other configurations of this model

Score Power Price ▲ Graphics card RAM Hard drive
8.4  84 Current NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB32GB1TB
10  97 €4199 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB64GB2TB
9.9  97 €4748.99 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB64GB1TB

Full specifications of Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A

Reference / Part Number NH.QW0EG.001
Release date August 2025, 1 year ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Colour name Abyssal Black
Market positioning Gaming

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  • Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A Price, score and specs
  • Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A Price, score and specs
  • Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A Price, score and specs
  • Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A Price, score and specs
  • Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 40,6 cm
Display resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type WQXGA
Panel type OLED
Display technology marketing name CineCrystal
Native aspect ratio 16:10
RGB colour space DCI-P3
Colour gamut 100 %
Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model 275HX
Processor generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cores 24
Processor threads 24
Processor boost frequency 5,4 GHz
Performance cores 8
Efficient cores 16
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5,4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,6 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 2,7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency 2,1 GHz
Processor cache 36 MB
Processor base power 55 W
Maximum turbo power 160 W

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU) Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support Yes
Windows Studio effects support Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU DirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN
Total processor performance up to 36 TOPs
NPU performance up to 13 TOPs
GPU performance up to 8 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory 32 GB
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 6400 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 16 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 1 TB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 1 TB
SSD interface PCI Express 5.0
NVMe Yes
SSD form factor M.2
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards MicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
On-board graphics card model Intel® Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel® Graphics

Audio

Audio system DTS:X Ultra
Number of built-in speakers 4
Built-in microphone Yes

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type Full HD

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax),Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Antenna type 2x2
WLAN controller model Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x
WLAN controller manufacturer Killer
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.4

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 2.1
Combo headphone/mic port Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour RGB
Keyboard layout QWERTZ
Keyboard language German

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Home
Operating system architecture 64-bit

Battery

Battery capacity 90 Wh
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells 4
Battery life (max) 5 h

Power

USB Type-C charging port Yes
AC adapter power 330 W

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2,7 kg
Width 357,8 mm
Depth 277,6 mm
Height 29,6 mm

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes
Cables included AC

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A?

It is a Gaming laptop and one of the most powerful in the catalog: 84 out of 100 against the top one.

Is the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at €3799 and its 8.4 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score puts it above the average of its type at that price.

How much does the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A cost?

Today it starts at €3799 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A good for gaming?

Yes, this laptop was built for gaming: it carries the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

How long does the battery of the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A last?

The manufacturer declares up to 5 h of battery life. Real duration depends on brightness, workload and battery health.

What is the screen of the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A like?

It carries a 16" 2560x1600 OLED 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A have?

It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 32GB).

Which operating system does the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A have?

According to its spec sheet: 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A weigh?

It weighs 2,7 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.

When was the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73-909A released?

Its release date is August 2025, 1 year ago.

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