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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-97FV (2025)

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Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-97FV (2025)

Released May 2025.10Reviewreddit.com/r/AcerPredatorHelios/comments/1kt0cds/got_the_new_predator_helios_neo_16_aiRead 5 October 2026Public May 22, 2025 owner post explicitly says the new Helios Neo 16 AI with Ultra 9 and RTX 5070 Ti was bought and just received, with a photograph. This documents an actual customer unit of the same PHN16-73 marketed generation before the later June UK availability release. Sales region and exact RAM/display/SKU are not established, so no selected 97FV first-day claim or technical value is inherited. Earlier April forecasts are not actual sale proof. Month precision retained as earliest documented actual retail found after bounded checks. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Screen size
16in
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Weight (published)
2.7kg

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At a glance

Ports

  • USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 2 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • USB-C
  • USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Ethernet (RJ45)
  • microSD card
  • 3.5 mm audio
  • DC in

All specs

SourceCalculated

General

Series
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Model numbers
PHN16-73-97FV, NH.U0UAA.0021Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026Exact maintained original US PHN16-73-97FV, part NH.U0UAA.002. Stock configuration is Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB, 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB Gen 4 SSD, 16-inch IPS 240 Hz and Windows 11 Home. This exact maker specification matrix is retained as the reference sheet. Generic Helios Neo 16 AI overview now describes 2026 290HX Plus models and is not used for this older PHN16-73 hardware.5Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer-supplied product record identifies NH.U0UAA.002 / PHN16-73-97FV and retains 16 GB/1 TB/275HX/5070 Ti/IPS 240 identity. Metadata date inserted is not used as release date. Normal site page access 403 is qualified, while public web rendering currently exposes the complete original product text and table.6Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4564/5-must-buy-16-inch-laptops-from-acer-in-2026Read 8 October 2026Current Acer-authored article specifically retains old PHN16-73-97FV with 275HX/5070 Ti 12 GB/16 GB/1 TB/IPS 240. It confirms identity despite the general manufacturer overview being replaced by later generation. No later store price is a launch price.
GTIN / EAN
1951332861905Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026Exact retained product record publishes UPC 195133286190.
Announced
7 February 20254Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 8 October 2026Original February 7, 2025 maker dateline announces this PHN16-73 generation. April North America and May EMEA are forecasts, not actual retail evidence. Starting prices are unspecified configurations and do not establish exact 97FV launch MSRP.
Status
Available5Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 20265Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026
Colours
Abyssal Black1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
Clamshell2Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 5 October 2026Matching attached screen and keyboard diagrams establish conventional clamshell construction. No 360-degree conversion is represented.

Chassis

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width356.78Depth275.5Thickness (min)13.47Thickness (max)26.75mm(14 × 10.8 × 0.5 to 1.1 in)4Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 8 October 2026Original PHN16-73 maker table publishes 356.78 x 275.5 x 13.47/26.75 mm. Matching current US approximate 14 x 10.8 x 1.05 inch table is rounded. Stored minimum/maximum thickness keeps original metric precision and excludes later PHN16-I71.
Weight (published)
2.7kg(6 lb)4Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 8 October 2026Original maker PHN16-73 laptop mass 2.7 kg is consistent with exact US approximate 5.95 lb. Charger is excluded.
Lid material
Not available
Bottom material
Not available
Max hinge angle
Not available
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Not available

Display

Screen size
16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Native resolution
2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
188.7ppi
Panel type
IPS1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026Exact selected table says LCD with In-plane Switching IPS and ComfyView matte. OLED sibling panels, their HDR and numerical review results are excluded.6Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4564/5-must-buy-16-inch-laptops-from-acer-in-2026Read 8 October 2026
Backlight
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Screen surface
Matte1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Touchscreen
No5Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026Exact selected IPS 240 table explicitly says Touchscreen: No.
Stylus
Not available
Refresh rate modes
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)VRR
25601600240Yes
Source1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026Exact selected native 2560 x 1600 IPS display operates at 240 Hz. Matching exact retailer narrative additionally states built-in NVIDIA G-SYNC. No lower-resolution dual mode is inferred.5Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026Exact retained native IPS display narrative explicitly combines 2560 x 1600 at 240 Hz with built-in NVIDIA G-SYNC. This independently binds VRR to the stored native mode.
Max refresh rate
240Hz
Adaptive sync
G-SYNC4Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 8 October 2026Original PHN16-73 announcement explicitly supports NVIDIA G-SYNC. Exact retained US retailer narrative independently binds G-SYNC to its IPS 240 Hz panel. OLED siblings are excluded.5Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026Exact retained IPS display narrative explicitly states NVIDIA G-SYNC, corroborating original 2025 maker family statement.
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
Not available
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
sRGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
100%1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026Exact retained IPS 240 Hz maker feature text says up to 100% DCI-P3, corroborated as 100% in exact retailer narrative. Gamut measurement method is unspecified. Generic HDR promotion does not prove a VESA certification or numeric HDR peak.
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Second display
Not available

Processor

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Processor brand
Intel1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Core configuration
Core typeCountBase clock (GHz)Max clock (GHz)
Performance82.75.4
Efficiency162.14.6
Source9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel exact 275HX has 8 P cores 2.7–5.4 GHz and 16 E cores 2.1–4.6 GHz, 24 threads and no LP E cores. Exact retailer narrative 2.1 GHz is the E base, not P base. Generic 55 W/160 W chip limits do not become configured laptop power.
CPU cores
24
Cores labelled performance
8
Cores labelled efficiency
16
Threads
249Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Max boost clock
5.4GHz
L3 cache
36MB9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel Smart Cache 36 MB is separate from 40 MB total L2. Only L3 is stored.
Process
3nm9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Lithography row says TSMC N3B, stored as 3 nm like the other Arrow Lake products.
Sustained CPU power (configured)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
NPU performance
13TOPS9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only peak INT8 throughput 13 TOPS, separate from 36 overall platform TOPS and 992 GPU AI TOPS. Copilot+ capable wording on a different DE sheet does not certify this exact configuration.

Graphics

Discrete GPU
Yes1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
GPU brand
NVIDIA1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
VRAM
12GB1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Max GPU power (TGP)
140W6Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4564/5-must-buy-16-inch-laptops-from-acer-in-2026Read 8 October 2026Exact PHN16-73-97FV section states RTX 5070 Ti running at 140 W maximum graphics power and matches the selected 275HX, 16 GB, 1 TB and IPS 240 Hz configuration. This primary claim agrees with the exact retailer narrative and takes precedence over its conflicting structured 170 W cell. A separate base limit, Dynamic Boost allocation and operating preset are not published.
Dynamic Boost
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
GPU switching
Advanced Optimus, MUX switch4Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 8 October 2026Original PHN16-73 IPS 240 Hz option explicitly supports NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, while family paragraph additionally names MUX Switch. This is original 2025 hardware evidence, not current 290HX Plus overview inheritance.5Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer-supplied retained narrative explicitly names NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and built-in G-SYNC. Its MGP 140 W narrative conflicts with its structured 170 W maximum cell. The separate exact Acer-authored PHN16-73-97FV article directly supports 140 W maximum graphics power. DE 32 GB 1907 MHz values are not inherited.
Integrated GPU
Intel Graphics9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 275HX also has Intel Graphics. The installed discrete RTX 5070 Ti remains separate.

Memory

Installed RAM
16GB1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
RAM type
DDR51Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
RAM speed
Not available
Memory channels
25Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026Exact narrative explicitly says dual-channel memory, independently of module count.
RAM upgrade
Slots1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide_Acer_1.0_A_A.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4564/5-must-buy-16-inch-laptops-from-acer-in-2026Read 8 October 2026Article explicitly states this exact model has two accessible DDR5 sockets and an open upgrade path. Soldered memory from another Acer model is not transferred.
Memory slots
SlotCountOccupiedModule size (GB)
CSODIMM2Yes8
Source1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026Exact maker publishes 16 GB and two sockets. Manufacturer-supplied exact retailer identity separately establishes two installed 8 GB clocked CSO-DIMM modules. Original same-model service guide confirms two replaceable modules and lists matching 8 GB parts with CKD. Ordinary SO-DIMM naming is not used for the installed clocked modules.3Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide_Acer_1.0_A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 97-page PHN16-73 Macan_ARX Lifecycle Extension Guide, April 10, 2025. Printed pages 1-14 to 1-15 remove the two separate replaceable DIMM modules. FRU page 1-70 lists 8 GB DDR5 modules with CKD. Exact retained retailer supplies two installed 8 GB CSO-DIMM classification rather than inheriting the guide screenshot 32 GB example.5Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026Exact narrative explicitly says Clocked Small Outline (CSO) DIMM dual-channel memory. Structured selected table says installed 2 x 8 GB, two occupied sockets and zero free. Source 6400 MHz wording is not converted to configured transfer rate without explicit units. Own service CKD parts corroborate clocked-module type.
RAM slots
2
Free RAM slots
0
Maximum supported RAM
64GB4Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 8 October 2026Original maker states up to 64 GB for PHN16-73. Own service FRU table includes 32 GB modules in two sockets. Exact retailer structured 32 GB maximum conflicts and is not substituted for primary supported 64 GB. Installed reference remains 16 GB.

Storage

Installed storage
1TB1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Storage type
NVMe SSD1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
41Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026Exact retained installed 1 TB SSD interface is PCI Express NVMe 4.0. This does not prove the maximum generation of either physical slot.6Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4564/5-must-buy-16-inch-laptops-from-acer-in-2026Read 8 October 2026
Storage slots
Form factorInterfaceCountOccupied
M.2 2280PCIe NVMe1Yes
M.2 2280PCIe NVMe1No
Source3Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide_Acer_1.0_A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed 1-10 to 1-13 identify two distinct physical SSD sockets and remove both modules. FRU table identifies full-length M.2 2280 NVMe drives, separately from M.2 2230 wireless module. Exact retailer states one free PCIe M.2 slot with installed 1 TB SSD. One slot is occupied, one free. Maximum per-slot PCIe generation remains unproved and omitted.5Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026Exact selected narrative says 1 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD with one PCIe M.2 slot available. Original service establishes two physical 2280 sockets. Installed drive generation does not establish maximum slot capability.
M.2 slots
2
Free storage slots
1
Maximum slot PCIe generation
Not available

Ports

Ports
TypeVersionCountSideMaximum data rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt ModeMaximum charging input (W)Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 11Left5Not availableNot availableNot availableNot available
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 22Right10Not availableNot availableNot availableNot available
USB-CNot available1Rear40Thunderbolt 4Yes10015
USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 21Rear10Not availableYes10015
HDMIHDMI 2.11RearNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableNot available
Ethernet (RJ45)Not available1Left2.5Not availableNot availableNot availableNot available
microSD cardNot available1LeftNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableNot available
3.5 mm audioNot available1LeftNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableNot available
DC inNot available1RearNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableNot available
Source2Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 5 October 2026PHN16-73 matching diagrams on pages 17–21 establish rear HDMI 2.1, main barrel DC-in, one Thunderbolt 4 USB-C and one separate USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C. Left has Ethernet, one USB-A Gen 1, microSD and audio combo. Right has two USB-A Gen 2 and Kensington slot. USB-C text explicitly states 90/100 W input at 20 V on both connectors and up to 5 V/3 A, 15 W, peripheral output. At 100 W input use is limited and docks or high-resolution monitor expansion are discouraged. No shared simultaneous output budget is stated. Each USB-C is counted once despite several protocols. Rear non-Thunderbolt USB-C stays 10 Gbps, not 40. Original manual printed page 17 explicitly states Ethernet 2.5 Gbps. This direct laptop capability takes precedence over CompSource's conflicting structured 5 Gigabit Ethernet cell and the generic maker blog's Gigabit wording.
USB-C ports
2
Thunderbolt
Yes
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
Yes
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
Maximum USB-C charging input
100W

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz5Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026Exact selected narrative explicitly states 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz operation for Killer AX1675, with local regulatory availability understood. This is not inferred solely from the Wi-Fi 6E label.
Wi-Fi module
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026Exact store names Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i and Bluetooth 5.4 or above. Bluetooth is stored as the literal lower-bound wording, not an exact version. Older service part alternatives and DE Bluetooth 5.3 are not inherited.
Bluetooth
5.44Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 8 October 2026Original PHN16-73 table names Wi-Fi 6E 1675i and Bluetooth 5.4 or above, matching the selected maker matrix. The lower bound 5.4 is stored and the or above qualifier stays in this note. It is not an exact installed firmware or radio-version claim. PHN18-72 and other regional module alternatives are excluded.
Cellular
Not available

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard layouts
English5Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026Exact selected table says Keyboard Localization: English. A more specific US-International layout is not inferred just from US market.
Key switches
Not available
Keyboard backlight
RGB zones1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Numpad
Yes2Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 22 explicitly states a physical numeric keypad. Complete matching keyboard figure and genuine exact-SKU photo corroborate it.
Key travel
Not available
Pointing stick
No2Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete keyboard figure and control descriptions show no dedicated pointing stick.
Touchpad size
Not available
Touchpad mechanism
Not available

Camera and audio

Webcam
1080p4Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 8 October 2026Original PHN16-73 table explicitly states FHD 1920 x 1080 IR camera. This is output-video resolution, separate from any sensor MP number.
IR face login
Yes2Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 15 explicitly states the built-in IR camera supports Windows Hello facial recognition. Original maker matrix and exact retained retailer confirm FHD IR camera.
Webcam privacy
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
21Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide_Acer_1.0_A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete interior and FRU table separately identify left and right physical speaker drivers, matching exact maker count 2.
Total speaker power
Not available
Audio features
DTS:X Ultra4Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 8 October 2026Original matching model table states DTS:X Ultra. Speaker power is not stated. Its unplaced liquid-metal wording is supplemented by the exact Acer-authored PHN16-73-97FV article that explicitly places the compound on the CPU.
Microphones
32Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 14 screen view identifies two physical microphones under item 1 and a distinct third microphone under item 4. Service guide separately identifies the third microphone module. Total three, not beamforming channels.3Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide_Acer_1.0_A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original teardown separately identifies third microphone module in addition to camera-area microphones. This agrees with full own-manual head diagram and exact retailer count 3.

Battery and power

Battery energy
90Wh3Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide_Acer_1.0_A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026All listed exact PHN16-73 battery-pack alternatives are typical 90 Wh. Original February maker table also publishes 90 Wh. Source pack mAh/voltage alternatives are not mixed into a fabricated single pack.4Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 8 October 2026Original PHN16-73 table states 90 Wh. Exact US store 5-hour headline lacks a test use-case, while DE 32 GB sheet binds 5 hours to video. No sibling runtime is inherited into the selected 16 GB reference.
Claimed battery life
Not available
Adapter rated output
330W1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026Exact selected maker maximum power-supply rating is 330 W, with adapter and cord included. Original service FRU table confirms 330 W main adapters with 5.5 mm barrel connector. USB-C accepted input is a separate 100 W capability.
Laptop charging connector
Barrel2Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 5 October 2026Rear main DC-in jack is shown on page 20. Original service FRU adapters specify 5.5 mm barrel connector. USB-C is an alternative accepted input, not the documented main 330 W adapter connector.3Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide_Acer_1.0_A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed FRU page 1-72 lists main 330 W, 19.5 V adapters with 5.5 mm barrel connector. Recommended alternatives are not extra in-box adapters.
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Not available

Cooling

Fans
23Owner's manualglobal-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide/Lifecycle%20Ext.%20Guide_Acer_1.0_A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete original interior Figure 1-9 on printed 1-8 was rendered and inspected. It shows two physical fans. FRU and exploded diagram separately identify CPU fan and GPU fan. One metal AeroBlade fan is a type qualifier, not a one-fan total.
Vapor chamber
Not available
Liquid metal
CPU6Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4564/5-must-buy-16-inch-laptops-from-acer-in-2026Read 8 October 2026Exact PHN16-73-97FV cooling paragraph explicitly places liquid metal thermal compound on the CPU. No GPU liquid-metal application is claimed.
Power modes
Name
Quiet
Balanced
Performance
Turbo
Eco
Source2Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 54–55 explicitly list Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Turbo and Eco. Available choices depend on AC versus battery operation. AC mode switching requires battery capacity at least 40%. No numerical configured power limits are given, so no generic chip or observed benchmark values are assigned.

Security

Fingerprint
None5Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/NHU0UAA002/Acer-10Read 5 October 2026Exact selected table explicitly says Finger Print Reader: No.
TPM
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Remote management
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Security lock slot
Yes1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026

Software

Operating system
Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
OS family
Windows1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026
Security updates until
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Measured display

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Measured performance

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Geekbench 6 single-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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Measured noise and temperature

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Measured battery and power

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Certifications

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Intel Evo
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Copilot+ PC
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Colour certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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EPEAT
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Other certifications
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In the box

In the box
330 W AC power adapter, Power cord1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026Exact US original maker package explicitly includes power adapter and power cord. No unconfirmed regional backpack, mouse or extra service bundle is merged.
Power adapter included
Yes1Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-gaming-laptop-phn16-73-97fvRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year7Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/support/warranty/limited-warrantyRead 5 October 2026Current US maker warranty table assigns one-year limited manufacturer warranty to Predator consumer laptops manufactured 2019 and later. Selected exact maker store links this policy. DE two-year and extra paid warranty are not inherited.
Warranty service
Mail-in, Carry-in8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.acer.com/is/content/acer/Acer_CONS_WTY_DOC_1_YR_MICI_US_CA_MX_LA_46_AD148_008_090514pdfRead 5 October 2026Current linked original US agreement page 1 explicitly says Mail In or Carry In alternatives. No onsite or collect-and-return service is inferred.

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