Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-96M1 Specs

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-96M1
Specs

Main specs

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 2,1GHz

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 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7

Other Keyboard German.

Other configurations of this model

Score Power Price ▲ Graphics card RAM Hard drive
10  85 €2299.9 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB32GB1TB
9.5  91 €3799 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB64GB2TB

Full specifications of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-96M1

Reference / Part Number NH.QX7EG.00E
Release date May 2025, 1 year ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Colour name Abyssal Black
Housing material Aluminium

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Screen

Display diagonal 40,6 cm
Display resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type WQXGA
Touch technology Multi-touch
Panel type OLED
Display technology marketing name CineCrystal
Native aspect ratio 16:10
Display diagonal (metric) 40,6 cm
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 frequency 2,1 GHz
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 40 MB
Processor cache type L2
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,ONNX RT,OpenVINO,WebNN,Windows ML
NPU performance up to 13 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 4.0
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 5070 Ti
On-board graphics card model Intel® Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 12 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7

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 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)
WLAN controller manufacturer Killer
Ethernet LAN Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.3

Ports & interfaces

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 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 2.1
DisplayPorts quantity 1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity 1
Combo headphone/mic port Yes

Performance

Voice control Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour RGB
Keyboard backlit zone 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

Power

USB Type-C charging port Yes
AC adapter power 230 W

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2,3 kg
Width 356,8 mm
Depth 275,5 mm
Height 19,9 mm

Packaging data

Package width 543 mm
Package depth 341 mm
Package height 80 mm
Package weight 1,14 kg

Other features

Warranty period 2 year(s)

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-96M1 good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. 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-71-96M1 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-71-96M1 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-71-96M1 have?

It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-96M1 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 Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-96M1 come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-96M1 have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 4, 1 × 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-71-96M1 have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-96M1 have a touch screen?

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

What material is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-96M1 made of?

Its housing is made of Aluminium.

How much does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71-96M1 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-71-96M1 released?

Its release date is May 2025, 1 year ago.

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