Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023) Overview:
Here, we will discuss the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023) with Intel Core i5-13500HX and NVIDIA RTX 4050 in more detail.
Design and Display
Kicking off with the design, the Helios Neo 16 2023 wraps a gaming vibe with a fancy RGB keyboard and lights. This time, the display lid houses laser-engraved unique codes for customization. And as for the dimensions, it will go up to 28.25mm thick and 2.8kg of weight.
On the display side, Acer has provided two options— a 165Hz IPS panel with 2,560 x 1,600 resolutions and 500 nit brightness, as well as a 165Hz panel with 1,920 x 1,200 resolution and 400 nit brightness. Regardless of the resolution, both screens boast 100% sRGB color gamut, Nvidia Advanced Optimus with G-SYNC, and a 3ms response time.
Performance
The laptop gets two options for processors: i5-13500HX and i7-13700HX. This particular model of the Acer Predator Helio 16 Neo (2023) pairs the Intel Core i5-13500HX with RTX 4050. The laptop supports up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB of NVMe SSD storage.
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, it comes with a range of options. You get 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1 video out, audio jack & a microSD card reader. Fueling the gaming machine is a 4-cell battery that can last up to 5 hours on a single charge.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 2023 (PHN16-71) Price in Nepal
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 2023 (PHN16-71) | Price in Nepal |
| Intel Core i5-13500HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 16" WUXGA 165Hz | Rs. 159,999 |
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 2023 (13th Gen i5-13500HX, RTX 4050, 16GB, 512GB, 16" WUXGA 165Hz) Specifications Compare
| Announced | April 2023 |
| Market Status | In Stock |
| Laptop Type | Gaming |
| Related Laptops |
| Dimension (D x W x H) | 399.3 x 295.5 x 26.8-27.6 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Color Options | Black |
| CPU Series | 13th Gen Intel Core Processors (Raptor Lake) |
| Processor |
Intel Core i5-13500HX
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| Base / Boost Clock |
E-Cores: 1.8 / 3.5 GHz
P-Cores: 2.5 / 4.6 GHz
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| Cores / Threads | 14 Cores / 20 Threads |
| L3 Cache | 20MB |
| GPU |
NVIDIA RTX 4060
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| Graphics Type | Dedicated |
| VRAM | 6GB GDDR6 |
| TGP | 140W |
| Boost Clock | 1585 MHz |
| Installed RAM | 16GB |
| Configuration | 2x 8GB |
| Soldered Memory | No |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Frequency | 4800 MHz |
| Channel | Dual Channel |
| Maximum Capacity | 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots) |
| HDD | N/A |
| SSD | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe |
| SSD Slots | 2x M.2 PCIe |
| Optical Drive | N/A |
| Size | 16 inches |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Finish | Matte (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution |
WUXGA (1900 x 1200)
16:10 aspect ratio
|
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | G-Sync |
| Response Time | 3ms |
| Maximum Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Others | Thin Bezels |
| Ports |
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
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| USB Type-C |
2x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort)
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| Display | 1x HDMI (4K@60fps) |
| Audio | 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output |
| Media Card | 1x Micro SD Card Reader |
| Ethernet | 1x RJ45 |
| WiFi | WiFi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Security | TPM |
| Keyboard | Backlit RGB Keyboard |
| Trackpad | Yes |
| Webcam | FHD Camera |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Capacity |
4-cell Li-ion 90Wh
|
| Charging | 230W AC Adapter |
| Operating System |
Windows 11
|
| Preloaded Software |
Acer NitroSense
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