Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-I31-717R Gaming Notebook

• Intel Core i7‑14650HX processor (16‑core, up to 5.2GHz)
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics with 8GB GDDR7
• 16" WQXGA (2560×1600) IPS display, 180Hz refresh rate
• 16GB DDR5 5600MHz memory
• 512GB PCIe NVMe 4.0 SSD storage
• Dual Thunderbolt 4 + HDMI 2.1 + 5GbE Ethernet
• Wi‑Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.4
• RGB 4‑zone keyboard with PredatorSense & Copilot key
• DTS:X Ultra audio with dual speakers
• Up to 10 hours battery life

The Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16‑I31 combines high‑refresh gaming performance with a sharp WQXGA IPS display and powerful 14th Gen Intel Core i7‑14650HX processing. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics deliver fast, AI‑accelerated gameplay, while 16GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe NVMe 4.0 SSD ensure rapid load times and smooth multitasking. With dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi‑Fi 6E, DTS:X Ultra audio and a 330W high‑capacity power adapter, this system is built for demanding gamers and creators. PredatorSense controls, RGB 4‑zone lighting and a durable black chassis complete the Helios Neo 16’s performance‑focused design.

Design
Product type	Laptop
Product colour	Black
Colour name	Black
Form factor	Clamshell
Market positioning	Gaming
Country of origin	China
AI-powered	Yes

Display
Display diagonal	40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen	No
HD type	WQXGA
Display technology marketing name	ComfyView
Panel type	IPS
LED backlight	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Display surface	Matt
Anti-glare screen	Yes
Display brightness	400 cd/m²
Colour gamut	100%
RGB colour space	sRGB
Display diagonal (metric)	40.6 cm
Maximum refresh rate	180 Hz
sRGB coverage (typical)	100%
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1
Anti-microbial screen	No

Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-14650HX
Processor cores	16
Processor threads	24
Processor boost frequency	5.2 GHz
Processor frequency	2.2 GHz
Processor cache	30 MB
Processor operating modes	64-bit

Memory
Internal memory	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed	5600 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB

Storage
Total storage capacity	512 GB
Storage media	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	512 GB
SSD capacity	512 GB
NVMe	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factor	M.2
Optical drive type	No
Card reader integrated	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics card memory	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7

Audio
Audio system	DTS:X Ultra
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2
Number of microphones	3
Built-in microphone	Yes

Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type	Full HD

Network
Mobile network connection	No
Wi-Fi	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11ad, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	5000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4

Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	2
Line-in	Yes
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
Line-out	Yes
USB ports quantity	5
HDCP	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes

Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Keyboard layout	QWERTY
Keyboard language	UK English
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard backlit zone	4-zone RGB
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Copilot key	Yes
Keyboard special features	Predator Sense Key

Software
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Bundled software	Windows Desktop Apps In-House: Acer QuickPanel PredatorSense V5 (NB) Tools: Acer My Key Application
Microsoft Copilot	Yes
Copilot+ PC	No

Battery
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity	92 Wh
Battery life (max)	10 h
Fast charging	Yes

Power
AC adapter power	330 W
Required charging power (max)	100 W
Required charging power (min)	90 W
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes

Security
Cable lock slot	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
HDD recovery	Yes

Weight & dimensions
Weight	2.5 kg
Width	356.8 mm
Depth	275.5 mm
Height	26.8 mm
Height (front)	2.23 cm
Height (rear)	2.67 cm

Packaging data
Package width	80 mm
Package depth	548 mm
Package height	346 mm
Package weight	4.87 kg

General
Product series	Helios Neo 16
Product family	Predator

Packaging content
Keyboard included	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes
Power cord included	Yes
Packaging content	Helios Neo 16 PHN16-I31-717R Gaming Notebook Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Battery Power Adapter Power Cord Warranty Card

Other features
Security features	Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Kensington lock
Chipset	Intel®
Manufacturer	Acer, Inc
HDMI	Yes

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