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Dec 17, 2025 4:52 AM

Acer Predator Laptop: 16" 1600p 240Hz OLED, Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM

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Best Buy has Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop (PHN16S-71-98RF) on sale for $1,449.99. Shipping is free; otherwise, select free store pickup where available.

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Best Buy via eBay has Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop (PHN16S-71-98RF) on sale for $1,449.99 (price shown when added to cart). Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • 16" 2560x1600 240Hz OLED G-SYNC Display, 500-nits
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-Core Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti 12GB GDDR7 Graphics (Up to 115 W)
  • 32 GB (2x16GB) 6400 MHz DDR5 Memory
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i + Bluetooth 5.4
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard, FHD Webcam
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (1x Thunderbolt 4)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x 2.5gbps Ethernet
    • microSD card slot
  • Weight: 5.07-lbs.
  • 76 Whr Battery

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Best Buy has Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop (PHN16S-71-98RF) on sale for $1,449.99. Shipping is free; otherwise, select free store pickup where available.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Best Buy via eBay has Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop (PHN16S-71-98RF) on sale for $1,449.99 (price shown when added to cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 16" 2560x1600 240Hz OLED G-SYNC Display, 500-nits
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-Core Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti 12GB GDDR7 Graphics (Up to 115 W)
  • 32 GB (2x16GB) 6400 MHz DDR5 Memory
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i + Bluetooth 5.4
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard, FHD Webcam
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (1x Thunderbolt 4)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x 2.5gbps Ethernet
    • microSD card slot
  • Weight: 5.07-lbs.
  • 76 Whr Battery

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Acer Predator Neo 16S AI is a slim 16 inch OLED gaming laptop that stands out for its strong specs and sharp display at this price. The 5070 Ti, Core Ultra 9, 32GB of memory, and 1TB SSD deliver fast gaming and smooth everyday use, with the OLED screen and keyboard drawing praise. The main tradeoffs are battery life, a glossy panel, and reports that the GPU is capped at 115W, which may leave performance below full power. Heat and fan noise also come up, making it a capable but not especially quiet portable gaming machine.

Common Questions (5)

  • Yes, it has been reported to run modern games smoothly at max settings, with examples like BG3 looking great and Doom staying above 60 fps in combat. Some owners also note that BIOS updates and power-setting changes can fix micro-freezes or shutdown issues.

    MerryJuice6126jbordisSSJ5BroliElatedWriter8455

  • Battery life is the main downside, and the 240Hz OLED panel can make it worse. It is better suited to plugged-in gaming or desk use than all-day portable work.

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  • No, this slim 16S version is reported to cap the RTX 5070 Ti at 115W instead of 140W+, so it may not reach the full potential of the GPU. Even so, it still has 12GB of VRAM and is expected to outperform lower-VRAM 5070 options in many games.

    pphunckEricJ19tommy7154maximuspersie

  • The Costco listing includes an IPS display, a free game worth at least $50, and an extra year of warranty. This eBay deal is the better value if you want the OLED panel and are comfortable with the 115W GPU limit.

    houtanSmartHaddock3847maximuspersietommy7154

  • The OLED panel offers better image quality and deeper blacks, while the Costco IPS screen avoids OLED burn-in concerns. The OLED is glossy and more reflective, and a matte protector can dull its blacks.

    SmartHaddock3847SmartHaddock3847tommy7154

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Dec 20, 2025 12:54 PM
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jbordisDec 20, 2025 12:54 PM
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Quote from pphunck View quoted comment :
pls give us your honest review!
I like it! Played BG3 last night with 4 players and the graphics were great. Game play was super quick. I was wearing headphones so I didn't notice the sound, if it was loud or not. I'm not a professional gamer or anything but it was better than the Dell G16 I used to have.
Dec 20, 2025 7:09 PM
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AddictedDealHunterDec 20, 2025 7:09 PM
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I like mine. I bought a quiet Flydigi BS2 cooling pad as an addition. And be sure to update the BIOS. Before the update, there were micro-freezes in BF6.
Dec 20, 2025 9:50 PM
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PeteyTheStrikerDec 20, 2025 9:50 PM
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Quote from spike888 View quoted comment :
its about frame gen and not raw power this generation
The +/- 1% difference was in frame generation differences....
Dec 21, 2025 1:17 AM
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jonathanyu415Dec 21, 2025 1:17 AM
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Quote from SSJ5Broli View quoted comment :
for the firmware I just download the latest in BIOS section on ACER support page, for the settings I believe it was changing the link state power management to max performance IIRC
Hi, did the BIOS updates help with the refresh rate issue? or help with the battery life? thanks!
Dec 21, 2025 9:12 PM
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carbondealDec 21, 2025 9:12 PM
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Quote from PeteyTheStriker View quoted comment :
Looks like a great deal, but just FYI its equal to a 3080 desktop graphics card in terms of real world performance +- 1-2% in some games. Been holding onto my 3080 FTW now, and still deciding do I build another desktop like I do every 4-5 years or do go the easy route and get a laptop.... I will see what the next generation AMD brings in terms of laptop graphics since Nvidia is playing too many games!
rtx50 series have DP2.0 vs dp1.4 in rtx3080. It will at least run desktop at 4k 240hz. While rtx3080 wont
Dec 22, 2025 12:38 AM
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PeteyTheStrikerDec 22, 2025 12:38 AM
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Quote from carbondeal View quoted comment :
rtx50 series have DP2.0 vs dp1.4 in rtx3080. It will at least run desktop at 4k 240hz. While rtx3080 wont
I dont play anything at 4K so its not a important factor for me, neither is the 240hz as I wont be spending $1K on a monitor for it.
Dec 22, 2025 3:28 AM
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tommy7154Dec 22, 2025 3:28 AM
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Had ordered the Asus Tuf 5070 [bestbuy.com] for $1200 from Best Buy but everyone was saying this one is worth the price difference so got a refurbished excellent of this for $1372 and will return the Tuf. If anyone else is looking they have the same deal on ebay and there's a $50 coupon code you can apply to it to make it $1322 refurbished. Honestly I feel like this thing should only be $1350 new anyway but I don't want to wait and take the chance of the price going up.

Here's why I went with this over the Tuf:
1. Everybody said to
2. It's a 5070ti vs the Tufs 5070
3. It has the killer Wifi (Intel) NIC and not the Mediatek/Realtek whatever the crap one on the Tuf is that I always hate.
4. Power input is on the back and not on the left like on the Tuf
5. OLED 1440p screen here vs just above 1080p on the Tuf. To me that's not necessarily a positive since it will be on for many many hours every day but YOLO I guess. Hopefully burn in isn't a thing at this point.
6. 6400mhz ram on this vs 5600mhz on the Tuf. I don't know if that makes any real world difference at all but I like bigger numbers.

The only real negatives I've seen on the Helios is that the refresh rate is always locked at 240hz with no option to drop it to anything else. The fact that hasn't been (and apparently won't be) changed should be a huge red flag against this but it's otherwise supposed to be very good so I'll give it a pass. Also the GPU here is up to 115w and not the full 140w. Again though that's not going to matter to me in real world gaming. 115 is good enough.
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Dec 22, 2025 10:57 PM
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BlueCrayon989Dec 22, 2025 10:57 PM
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Quote from tommy7154 View quoted comment :
Had ordered the Asus Tuf 5070 [bestbuy.com] for $1200 from Best Buy but everyone was saying this one is worth the price difference so got a refurbished excellent of this for $1372 and will return the Tuf. If anyone else is looking they have the same deal on ebay and there's a $50 coupon code you can apply to it to make it $1322 refurbished. Honestly I feel like this thing should only be $1350 new anyway but I don't want to wait and take the chance of the price going up.Here's why I went with this over the Tuf:1. Everybody said to2. It's a 5070ti vs the Tufs 50703. It has the killer Wifi (Intel) NIC and not the Mediatek/Realtek whatever the crap one on the Tuf is that I always hate.4. Power input is on the back and not on the left like on the Tuf5. OLED 1440p screen here vs just above 1080p on the Tuf. To me that's not necessarily a positive since it will be on for many many hours every day but YOLO I guess. Hopefully burn in isn't a thing at this point.6. 6400mhz ram on this vs 5600mhz on the Tuf. I don't know if that makes any real world difference at all but I like bigger numbers.The only real negatives I've seen on the Helios is that the refresh rate is always locked at 240hz with no option to drop it to anything else. The fact that hasn't been (and apparently won't be) changed should be a huge red flag against this but it's otherwise supposed to be very good so I'll give it a pass. Also the GPU here is up to 115w and not the full 140w. Again though that's not going to matter to me in real world gaming. 115 is good enough.
Thanks a lot for this comparison I was looking for it. I was redirected from the TUF page to here and fortunately saw your post. Can I have the eBay code plz?
Dec 22, 2025 11:06 PM
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inbox4sumitDec 22, 2025 11:06 PM
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Battery life is the only real downside on this.

Since I want something portable with decent battery life, I'll pass but the rest of the specs are quite nice for the price.
Dec 23, 2025 2:56 AM
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tommy7154Dec 23, 2025 2:56 AM
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Quote from BlueCrayon989 View quoted comment :
Thanks a lot for this comparison I was looking for it. I was redirected from the TUF page to here and fortunately saw your post. Can I have the eBay code plz?
I thought it was just a discount code at checkout but you have to check out with Klarna to get the $50 off. The code though should be on the ebay product page.
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Dec 23, 2025 4:05 AM
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houtanDec 23, 2025 4:05 AM
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How does this compare to https://www.costco.com/p/-/acer-p...ue&nf=true

I got the laptop from Costco for 1350 about a week ago. Can't figure out if the one in this thread is the better deal.
Dec 23, 2025 4:45 AM
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SmartHaddock3847Dec 23, 2025 4:45 AM
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Quote from houtan View quoted comment :
How does this compare to https://www.costco.com/p/-/acer-p...ue&nf=true [costco.com]

I got the laptop from Costco for 1350 about a week ago. Can't figure out if the one in this thread is the better deal.
That one from Costco is IPS display, but a good one. For some, it's a plus, because you can avoid potential OLED burn-in. But the latest OLED displays have been pretty good about protecting against burn-in and IPS simply can't compete with the images OLED can produce.

Costco deal also came with a free game, including games like Battlefield 6, which is worth at least $50. You also get the extra year of warranty by going with Costco.
Dec 23, 2025 5:04 AM
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houtanDec 23, 2025 5:04 AM
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Quote from SmartHaddock3847 View quoted comment :
That one from Costco is IPS display, but a good one. For some, it's a plus, because you can avoid potential OLED burn-in. But the latest OLED displays have been pretty good about protecting against burn-in and IPS simply can't compete with the images OLED can produce.Costco deal also came with a free game, including games like Battlefield 6, which is worth at least $50. You also get the extra year of warranty by going with Costco.
Thanks. I also read the oled uses much more battery life. Any truth to that? I'm not really gaming, mostly using cad, slicing files for 3d printing, and plan to use a 3-D scanner
Dec 23, 2025 5:10 AM
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SmartHaddock3847Dec 23, 2025 5:10 AM
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Quote from houtan View quoted comment :
Thanks. I also read the oled uses much more battery life. Any truth to that? I'm not really gaming, mostly using cad, slicing files for 3d printing, and plan to use a 3-D scanner
There's some truth to that. The OLED is beautiful, but it comes on a glossy screen which is more reflective. If you try to put a matte screen protector on it, it will dull the blacks, which diminishes the benefits of the OLED, which is known for producing deep blacks.

I'm not sure how much less battery life you get from OLED, but these gaming laptops don't really have great battery life to begin with.

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Dec 23, 2025 7:08 AM
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maximuspersieDec 23, 2025 7:08 AM
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Quote from houtan View quoted comment :
How does this compare to https://www.costco.com/p/-/acer-p...ue&nf=trueI got the laptop from Costco for 1350 about a week ago. Can't figure out if the one in this thread is the better deal.
I believe the Costco one is full power 5070 ti with better thermal as opposed to 115 w 5070 ti on this slim model

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