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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 IPS 240Hz 500 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 |
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Full specifications of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA
| Reference / Part Number | NH.QX3EK.002 |
|---|---|
| Release date | June 2025, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Shale Black |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 40,6 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | WQXGA |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | 255HX |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 20 |
| Processor threads | 20 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 12 |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 0 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4,5 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2,4 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1,8 GHz |
| Processor cache | 30 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 2114 |
| 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 | 33 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory data transfer rate | 6400 MT/s |
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 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| 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 |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
| CUDA | Yes |
| CUDA cores | 4608 |
Audio
| Audio system | DTS:X Ultra |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax),Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi band | Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| MIMO | Yes |
| MIMO type | Multi User MIMO |
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 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM870 |
|---|
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 4-zone RGB |
| Copilot key | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|
Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery life (max) | 8 h |
Power
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
|---|---|
| AC adapter power | 230 W |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| USB charging voltage | 5 V |
| USB charging current | 3 A |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | BIOS,Supervisor,User |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,7 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 356,8 mm |
| Depth | 275,5 mm |
| Height | 26,8 mm |
Packaging data
| Package width | 548 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 346 mm |
| Package height | 80 mm |
| Package weight | 4,94 kg |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
How long does the battery of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA last?
The manufacturer declares up to 8 h of battery life. Real duration depends on brightness, workload and battery health.
What is the screen of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA like?
It carries a 16" 2560x1600 IPS 240Hz 500 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA have?
It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 32 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA 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 Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-77QA released?
Its release date is June 2025, 1 year ago.