Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS Specs
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS
Specs

Main specs

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7

Other Keyboard German.

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Full specifications of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS

Reference / Part Number NH.QX9EG.001
Release date September 2025, 11 months ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Black
Form factor Clamshell
Market positioning Gaming

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Screen

Display diagonal 16 " (40,6 cm)
Display resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type WQXGA
Panel type OLED
Nombre comercial de la tecnología de la pantalla CineCrystal
Native aspect ratio 16:10
RGB color space DCI-P3
Color gamut 100 %
Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model 255HX
Generación del procesador Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cores 20
Processor threads 20
Processor boost frequency 5,2 GHz
Núcleos de rendimiento 8
Núcleos de eficiencia 12
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento 5.2
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia 4.5
Frecuencia base de núcleo de rendimiento 2.4
Frecuencia base de núcleo eficiente 1.8
Processor cache 30 MB
Potencia base del procesador 55
Potencia turbo máxima 160

Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU)

Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU) Intel AI Boost
Soporte de dispersión Yes
Soporte de efectos de Windows Studio Yes
Entornos de trabajo de software de IA compatibles con el núcleo NPU DirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN
Rendimiento total del procesador de hasta 33
Rendimiento del núcleo NPU de hasta 13
Rendimiento de GPU máximo 8

Memory

Internal memory 16 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 8 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 4.0
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 5060
On-board graphics card model Intel Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7
Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel Graphics

Audio

Audio system DTS:X Ultra
Number of built-in speakers 2
Built-in microphone Yes
Number of microphones 3

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 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna type 2x2
Ethernet LAN Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.3

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
Intel® Thunderbolt 4 Yes
Combo headphone/mic port Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit color RGB
Zona retroiluminada del teclado 4-zone RGB
Keyboard layout QWERTZ
Keyboard language German

Software

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

Battery

Battery capacity 76 Wh
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells 4
Battery life (max) 5 h

Control de energía

Puerto de carga USB tipo C Yes
AC adapter power 230 W

Weight & dimensions

Weight 5.1 lbs (2,3 kg)
Width 14 " (356,8 mm)
Depth 10.8 " (275,5 mm)
Height 0.8 " (19,9 mm)

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

Frequently asked questions

Is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

How long does the battery of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS 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 Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS like?

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

Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS have?

It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).

Which operating system does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS have?

According to its spec sheet: 2 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS 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 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS weigh?

It weighs 2,3 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-79LS released?

Its release date is September 2025, 11 months ago.

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