The Acer Helios Neo 16 is considered one of a number of gaming laptop computer choices from Acer in 2024, and it is actually value listening to, from what I’ve skilled in my restricted time. Although the chassis is usually unchanged from final yr’s model, the specs and show have been upgraded in a method that makes a giant distinction.

From what I’ve seen of it thus far, it is a powerful machine that options wonderful elements and port choice in addition to a definite design that immediately units it aside from different reasonably priced merchandise within the gaming laptop computer market. It might simply be among the best low-cost gaming laptops and even the most effective gaming laptops usually.

Acer Helios Neo 16: Worth and availability

The Acer Helios Neo 16 will probably be launching within the US in March 2024, with its worth beginning at $1,499.99 (round £1,180 / AU$2,250). Whereas not fully a price range gaming laptop computer, it is a way more reasonably priced possibility in comparison with most of its competitors, as many gaming rigs are typically priced within the hundreds a minimum of.

There hasn’t been affirmation of availability within the UK or Australia as of but, although it should nearly be actually launched in different areas in some unspecified time in the future. As we get nearer to the discharge date, that data will probably be made accessible.

Acer Helios Neo 16: Design

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Acer Helios Neo 16 specs

Element	Spec
Show	16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240Hz
CPU	As much as Intel Core 9 14900HX
Graphics	As much as Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070
RAM	As much as 32GB LPDDR5
Storage	As much as 2TB PCIe four SSD in RAID 0
Port choice	2x Thunderbolt four USB Sort-C port, 1x Ethernet port, 1x energy port, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack, 3x USB Sort-A, 1x microSD reader, 1x Kensington port
Weight	2.Eight kg (6.17 lbs)
Dimensions	14.09 x 10.97 x 1.2 inches; 357.78 x 278.63 x 27.85 mm (WxDxH)

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The Acer Helios Neo 16’s design is just like the 2023 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, all the way down to the textual content and ornament engraved on the again and the highest of the chassis. The again of the laptop computer seems to be significantly placing with this clear plating over the metallic engraved with Neo and different decorations round it.

There may be one distinction between the US model of the Helios Neo 16 and the fashions that can launch in different areas: the previous will not have the cool lid design with engraved ‘code’. Nevertheless, the Helios Neo 18 mannequin may have that in all areas it launches in. A bit disappointing, because it’s such a novel function, however the remainder of the laptop computer is greater than cool sufficient to compensate.

Although the Helios Neo 16 is a bit on the thicker and heavier aspect, because of its distinctive design it maintains an air of fashion and sleekness that few different cheaper choices hit.

It has an important port choice that covers practically any want and use you could possibly have for this laptop computer. There’s the USB Sort-C and Sort-A ports, an Ethernet port, HDMI, microSD, a combo jack, and extra. The perfect half is that there are two USB ports for every sort, a small however useful function that many different price range laptops lack.

The 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) show boasts an unbelievable 240Hz refresh charge and DCI-P3 100% shade gamut, giving customers choices to develop using this gaming laptop computer to artistic and enhancing work as properly. OLED would have been an important addition, however it is smart to omit it to maintain prices down.

As a pleasant bonus, its RGB-lit keyboard is full-size, which is a boon for these like myself preferring one with a quantity pad. The touchpad is stable and responsive, which is all I ask from it.

Acer Helios Neo 16: Efficiency

Regardless of its reasonably priced pricing, the Acer Helios Neo 16 sports activities some spectacular specs. It options 14th-Gen CPUs and Nvidia RTX 4000-series GPUs, as much as an Intel Core 9 14900HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070. There’s additionally the selection to configure this laptop computer with as much as 32GB LPDDR5 RAM and 2TB PCIe four SSD in RAID Zero storage.

Whereas we have not had the possibility to benchmark this machine but to search out out the true scale of its gaming efficiency, its specs ought to translate into some severe energy. In the meantime, the air flow system sounds spectacular on paper, with a cooling fan system, liquid metallic thermal grease, and vector warmth pipes. However we’ve to see it in motion to find out how efficient it’s in conserving the Helios Neo 16 correctly cool.

Acer Helios Neo 16: Early verdict

The Acer Helios Neo 16 is considered one of my favourite gaming laptops to return out of CES 2024, as a result of it sports activities wonderful specs, a sturdy port choice, incredible show, all packaged in one of the eye-catching chassis designs round. The truth that it is a refresh of an current product as a substitute of a brand-new gaming laptop computer makes it much more stunning.

The worth is definitely the sweetest a part of the Helios Neo 16, as affordably priced merchandise within the gaming laptop computer market are sadly uncommon to return throughout, particularly ones with current-gen specs.

Hopefully, its gaming and normal efficiency will communicate for itself as soon as it comes time for extra in-depth evaluations.