Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI review
The Acer Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI ranks as the #48 laptops globally, achieving a LibraScore of 81. Across all metrics, this product stands out most for its #105-ranked performance among 777 laptops. Consider the Acer Swift 16 AI or Acer Predator Triton 14, which offer higher scores while staying in the same price range.
Is it Worth it?
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a slim gaming laptop with a 16-inch OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, and RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. Its price point of RM11,999 in Malaysia is enticing, considering the high-end features. However, there are some downsides to consider: average speaker quality and loud fan noise when turbo mode is enabled. Despite these flaws, this laptop offers excellent performance, a super-high color gamut coverage, and a 240Hz refresh rate. If you can live with its limitations, it's an excellent option for those seeking a high-end slim profile gaming laptop.
Build
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI boasts a slim design, despite being quite tall with its 16x10 aspect ratio screen. The laptop's build quality is excellent, with an aluminum alloy bottom and top panel, and a mix of aluminum and plastic for the keyboard panel. The screen may not fully rotate to 180°, but that's a minor compromise. Overall, the laptop's slim profile makes it a stylish option, and its solid construction feels premium in the hand. A full-size keyboard with number pad is also a nice touch. You might want to check out Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI, featuring an upgraded build for a superior experience.
Display
The display on the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is truly exceptional. This 16-inch OLED panel boasts impressive color gamut coverage with 100% sRGB, 98% DCIP3, and 96.8% Adobe RGB. The vibrant colors and dark blacks make it perfect for content creators, editors, and gamers alike. The glossy display surface does come with some glare, but the stunning visuals are well worth it. With a 240Hz refresh rate, this display is ideal for fast-paced games and demanding visual tasks. Overall, the display is one of the standout features of this laptop. Take a look at Acer Swift Edge 16 - its improved display sets a new standard.
Performance
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a slim gaming laptop with impressive performance. Powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 275 HX processor and 32 GB DDR5 memory, it delivers smooth gameplay. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070Ti graphics card enables high frame rates in popular games like Black Myth Wukong (77-84 FPS), Cyberpunk 2077 (107-110 FPS), Monster Hunter: World (60-85 FPS), and F1 2022 (54 FPS). While there are some limitations, such as throttled GPU performance due to limited cooling capabilities, the laptop still offers a great gaming experience. If you're after top-notch performance, consider Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI.
Battery and Charging
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI boasts an impressive slim design despite its powerful specs. The battery life is decent, lasting around 6-7 hours in moderate use. However, charging the laptop takes some time, with a full charge taking about 2 hours to reach from empty to 100%. A USB Type-C port supports Thunderbolt 4 and fast charging, but it would be nice to have more information on battery life and charging speeds for users to make informed decisions.
Connectivity
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI features a slim design with ample connectivity options. Ports include one Ethernet port, two USB-A ports (one with power delivery), micro SD card reader, and combo audio jack on the left side. The right side has two additional USB-A ports, including one with power delivery. Give Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI a try—it’s designed to provide an unparalleled connectivity.
Features
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI boasts an OLED panel with exceptional color accuracy (100% sRGB, 98% DCIP3, and 96.8% Adobe RGB), a slim design, and a full-size keyboard. It features Intel Core Ultra 9 275 HX processors, 32GB of DDR5 memory, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070Ti graphics card with a 240Hz refresh rate. Get your hands on Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI if you're looking for better features.
Support and Maintenance
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a slim gaming laptop with a high-color gamut OLED panel and Intel Core Ultra 9 processor. It's a good option for those seeking a high-end, compact gaming laptop. However, it falls short in speaker quality and fan noise, which may be a concern for some users.
Pros
1. The display is amazing, with a 16in 16x10 aspect ratio OLED panel that offers 100% sRGB coverage, 98% DCIP3 coverage, and 96.8% Adobe RGB.
2. The laptop has a very slim design, making it easy to carry around while still offering a full-size keyboard with a number pad.
3. The Intel Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5070 Ti combination provides excellent gaming performance, even in demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077.
4. The price of RM11,999 is very enticing considering the specs and features offered.
5. The laptop's cooling system can handle turbo mode, although it gets quite loud.
6. The high color gamut coverage on the OLED panel makes it suitable for gaming and creative work.
Cons
1. The speaker quality is below average, which may be a concern for those who don't wear headphones.
2. The fan noise can get very loud when running in turbo mode, which may be distracting.
3. The max TGP of the RTX 5070 Ti is limited to 115W, which may affect performance in demanding games.
4. The laptop's design makes it prone to overheating, especially in turbo mode.
5. Some users may find the fan noise and speaker quality to be major drawbacks.
6. The cooling system can get quite loud when running at high speeds.
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