Acer Predator Helios 16 2023 (13th Gen i7-13700HX, RTX 4050, 16GB, 1TB, 16″ WQXGA 165Hz)

Acer Predator Helios is a go-to gaming laptop. Here, we will further talk about the specs and features of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023) with 13th-Gen Intel Core i7-13700HX and RTX 4050 graphics.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023) Overview:

Design and Display

Kicking off with the design, the Helios Neo 16 2023 wraps a gaming vibe with a fancy RGB keyboard. This time, the display lid houses laser-engraved unique codes for customization. As for the dimensions, it will go up to 28.25mm thick while weighing 2.6kg.

On the display side, Acer has provided two options— a 165Hz IPS panel. One with 2,560 x 1,600 resolution and 500 nit brightness. And another with 1,920 x 1,200 resolution and 400 nit brightness. Regardless, both the Acer Helios Neo 16 (2023) screens boast a 100% sRGB color gamut. They also feature the NVIDIA Advanced Optimus with G-SYNC and a response time of 3ms.

Performance

The Acer Helios Neo 16 (2023) gets two options for processors: i5-13500HX and i7-13700HX. These 13th Gen Intel CPUs are accompanied by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (6GB), RTX 4060 (8GB), or RTX 4070 (8GB), and 140W TGP.  The laptop supports up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB of NVMe SSD storage, ensuring fast loading times and smooth multitasking.

Acer has used a state-of-the-art cooling system here. It includes all-metal 5th gen AeroBlade fan technology plus liquid metal thermal paste for those gaming actions.

Ports and Others

Talking of ports and connectivity, Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 2023 (i7-13700HX, RTX 4050) comes with a range of options. You get 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1 video out, plus audio and GbE jacks along with a microSD card reader. Fueling the gaming machine is a 4-cell battery that can last up to 5 hours on a single charge.