Acer has unveiled the 2025 edition of its Predator Helios Neo 16 AI gaming laptop. It comes equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra processor and RTX 50-series graphics. This article will discuss everything about the latest Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025, including its official price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Overview
Performance and AI processing
The Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) comes powered by Intel’s new Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU based on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture. It features up to 24 cores — combining 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores (including low-power types).
The chip clocks at a base speed of 2.1GHz and can boost up to 5.8GHz on the Performance cores. There’s also an integrated NPU (Neural Processing Unit) for handling AI workloads like background removal or audio tuning during streams. Intel’s Application Optimization tech is included as well, reducing latency and boosting performance in select games.
Graphics and AI capabilities
On the graphics side, the laptop is fitted with the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM. The GPU supports a maximum TGP of 170W, though some thinner configurations like the Neo 16S AI are capped at 115W.
It’s based on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture and boasts up to 992 AI TOPS of compute for advanced gaming and creative tasks. Features include DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation and ray reconstruction, G-SYNC support, Advanced Optimus, a MUX switch, and NVIDIA Studio certification.
Display options
Acer offers two display types: a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and 400 nits brightness.
Then the other option is an IPS LED-backlit panel with the same resolution and refresh rate but higher brightness at 500 nits. Both support NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, and have a MUX switch for GPU switching.
Memory and storage
You can configure the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) with up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM clocked at 6400 MHz. Common options include 16GB and 32GB variants, and the RAM is user-upgradable with dual-channel support. Storage-wise, it comes with up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, with most units shipping with 1TB or 2TB SSDs. There are additional M.2 slots inside for expansion.
Cooling and thermal management
The thermal solution includes 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans — among the thinnest at just 0.05 mm — liquid metal thermal grease on the CPU, and a vector heat pipe system. The performance and cooling can be adjusted in real time through Acer’s PredatorSense 5.0 utility app, which also controls lighting and AI features.
Keyboard, input, and AI webcam
The keyboard has 4-zone RGB backlighting, customizable through PredatorSense, and some variants offer optional MagKey 4.0 mechanical switches for WASD and arrow keys. The touchpad supports multi-touch but is noted to be small on some units.
For video calls and streaming, the Acer ProCam comes with AI-powered PurifiedView 2.0, which enables automatic framing, portrait tuning, and gameplay highlight recording.
Audio and connectivity
Audio is handled by stereo speakers and a triple-microphone array with Acer’s PurifiedVoice 2.0, offering spatial audio and noise-reduced input. Connectivity includes Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth 5.4, and Killer Ethernet E3100G. Port selection is generous with two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (one with charging), two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, microSD card reader, DC-in for charging, and a Kensington lock.
Battery and build
A 90Wh battery powers the device, but due to its high-performance components, don’t expect long runtimes. Especially during gaming. Fast charging is supported via a proprietary DC-in port. The laptop weighs around 2.22 kg and has a slim profile under 19.9 mm (with the Helios Neo 16S AI variant even slimmer at 18.9 mm). It has a premium chassis with large bottom intake grilles and comes in either Abyssal Black or Obsidian Black, depending on region.
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Software and AI features
Acer’s PredatorSense 5.0 also houses the AI Experience Zone, where you can manage AI noise reduction (PurifiedVoice 2.0), webcam enhancements (PurifiedView 2.0), gameplay capture (ProCam), and offloading of AI tasks via Intel’s NPU. New buyers also receive a 3-month PC Game Pass with EA Play, but the availability may vary by region.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24-core)
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 12GB GDDR7, 140W TGP
- RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Display: 16-inch IPS WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, 0.2ms, 500nits, DCI-P3 100%
- Ports:
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A x2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A x1
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4, charging) x1
- HDMI x1
- RJ-45 Ethernet x1
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Tri-band, MU-MIMO
- Camera: 1080p webcam
- Battery: 90Whr, 4-cell Li-ion
- Dimensions: 35.69 x 27.56 x 2.67 cm
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Weight: 2.7 kg
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Price in Nepal and Availability
The official price of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 2025 in Nepal is NPR 330,000. This variant comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD. You can pre-book it in Nepal from authorized stores like Hukut.
| Laptop name | Price in Nepal (Official) | Availability |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 | NPR 330,000 | Hukut Store |
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