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expiredDr.W posted Dec 22, 2023 6:07 AM

Acer Predator Helios Neo: 16" FHD+ 165Hz, i5-13500HX, RTX 4050 (140W), 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD $799.99

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SPECS:
  • 16" FHD+ (1920x1200, WUXGA+) 16:10, 165Hz, 400-nits, 100% sRGB, Anti-glare, IPS Display, Nvidia Advanced Optimus
  • Core i5-13500HX (2.50 GHz - 4.7 GHz) Tetradeca-core (14 Core) Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (140W), 6GB GDDR6; DLSS 3 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing
  • 16GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM
  • 512GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6 AX 1650i + BT 5.2
  • 1080p FHD Webcam
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • No Fingerprint Reader
  • 4-cell, 90Whr Battery
  • 2.80 kg (5.73 lbs.)
  • Model: PHN16-71-50JG
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps), DisplayPort over USB-C, Thunderbolt 4, USB charging 5 V; 3 A, DC-in port 20 V; 65 W
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
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SPECS:
  • 16" FHD+ (1920x1200, WUXGA+) 16:10, 165Hz, 400-nits, 100% sRGB, Anti-glare, IPS Display, Nvidia Advanced Optimus
  • Core i5-13500HX (2.50 GHz - 4.7 GHz) Tetradeca-core (14 Core) Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (140W), 6GB GDDR6; DLSS 3 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing
  • 16GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM
  • 512GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6 AX 1650i + BT 5.2
  • 1080p FHD Webcam
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • No Fingerprint Reader
  • 4-cell, 90Whr Battery
  • 2.80 kg (5.73 lbs.)
  • Model: PHN16-71-50JG
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps), DisplayPort over USB-C, Thunderbolt 4, USB charging 5 V; 3 A, DC-in port 20 V; 65 W
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
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Model: Acer - Predator Helios Neo 16 Gaming Laptop - 16" WUXGA 165Hz IPS – Intel 13th Gen i5 – GeForce RTX 4050 - 16GB DDR5– 512GB SSD - Steel Gray

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Dec 22, 2023 5:27 PM
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Dec 22, 2023 5:43 PM
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Arizonalover20Dec 22, 2023 5:43 PM
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Quote from fatbaby :
512GB SSD lol Looks like a gaming laptop setup. With that size of SSD, it will be full after 1 or 2 games. You might have to replace or add an SSD right away.
Any other issues other than small SSD?
Dec 22, 2023 5:48 PM
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Dec 22, 2023 5:53 PM
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UniqueLeopard7949Dec 22, 2023 5:53 PM
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Quote from Arizonalover20 :
Any other issues other than small SSD?
The price isn't the best considering the legions with the 4060 were available for the same price. It's a little bulky even for a gaming laptop but it also has great thermals.
Dec 22, 2023 7:14 PM
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redcloudmkiiDec 22, 2023 7:14 PM
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Quote from Dealsprime440 :
i5 is pretty tame, you need i7 or even i9 to handle larger games/apps!
Bruh, 14 core CPU is PLENTY for most things, especially when you're power/heat limited like this.
Dec 22, 2023 8:23 PM
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SgtWreckDec 22, 2023 8:23 PM
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Got this for about $100 less refurb off ebay a few weeks ago. Been running great. Sometimes the CPU spikes in power, though it hasn't affected performance. Thermals aren't the best either, but what do you expect from a gaming laptop.
Dec 23, 2023 2:42 AM
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Lomna17Dec 23, 2023 2:42 AM
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Legion 5 for $50 more with a 4060 seems like a much better deal no? Only real reason I see going with this laptop instead would be if you prefer the i5 14 core over ryzens 8 core, but remember that most of these cores are efficiency cores, not performance, and 8 cores is good for gaming.

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Dec 23, 2023 3:52 AM
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AmusedPlastic6071Dec 23, 2023 3:52 AM
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Quote from Dealsprime440 :
i5 is pretty tame, you need i7 or even i9 to handle larger games/apps!
6 performance cores + 8 eff cores; 20 threads with 24mb cache. All you need for a 4050. Thinking about this get this for my 9 yr old gaming needs, and some Office work.
Dec 23, 2023 4:10 PM
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AmusedPlastic6071Dec 23, 2023 4:10 PM
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Quote from Lomna17 :
Legion 5 for $50 more with a 4060 seems like a much better deal no? Only real reason I see going with this laptop instead would be if you prefer the i5 14 core over ryzens 8 core, but remember that most of these cores are efficiency cores, not performance, and 8 cores is good for gaming.
I think this Acer has a brighter screen and bigger battery. Slightly better performance.
Dec 23, 2023 10:15 PM
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rruffDec 23, 2023 10:15 PM
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Quote from Dealsprime440 :
i5 is pretty tame, you need i7 or even i9 to handle larger games/apps!
Complete BS.
Dec 23, 2023 10:24 PM
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rruffDec 23, 2023 10:24 PM
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Quote from Lomna17 :
Legion 5 for $50 more with a 4060 seems like a much better deal no? Only real reason I see going with this laptop instead would be if you prefer the i5 14 core over ryzens 8 core, but remember that most of these cores are efficiency cores, not performance, and 8 cores is good for gaming.
The Legion's 7735HS is weak, the 13500HX is better at everything... except battery life.

https://www.topcpu.net/en/cpu-c/I...n-7-7735HS

The 4060 is obviously a good upgrade over the 4050, so the Legion will surely game better.
Dec 24, 2023 1:24 AM
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DradingoDec 24, 2023 1:24 AM
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Quote from Dealsprime440 :
i5 is pretty tame, you need i7 or even i9 to handle larger games/apps!
Please stop talking
Dec 24, 2023 1:32 AM
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Peerless_WarriorDec 24, 2023 1:32 AM
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Quote from rruff :
The Legion's 7735HS is weak, the 13500HX is better at everything... except battery life.

https://www.topcpu.net/en/cpu-c/I...n-7-7735HS

The 4060 is obviously a good upgrade over the 4050, so the Legion will surely game better.
Intel ultra will be their first series with competent battery life.
Dec 24, 2023 12:24 PM
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HundomanDec 24, 2023 12:24 PM
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No wi-fi 7 and RAM running at 4800 MHz? That's a deal breaker for me.

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Dec 24, 2023 6:01 PM
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fatbabyDec 24, 2023 6:01 PM
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Quote from Arizonalover20 :
Any other issues other than small SSD?
Not a small issue for a laptop in fact. It means that you will shell out around $100-150 to upgrade the SSD. Also, if you are not handy, opening a laptop and replacing the SSD (and migrating the system) may not be an easy task.

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