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expiredSuryasis posted Dec 17, 2025 04:52 AM
expiredSuryasis posted Dec 17, 2025 04:52 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.

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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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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Written by Suryasis

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Dec 19, 2025 06:22 AM
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shivster1796
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Dec 19, 2025 06:22 AM
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Acer - Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop - 16" OLED 240Hz - Intel Core Ultra 9 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti – 32GB – 1TB - Obsidian Black

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/a...JJ8V8H38XT
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Dec 19, 2025 07:01 AM
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SSJ5BroliDec 19, 2025 07:01 AM
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I bought this model on the ebay refurb deal (1234-250 PayPal cashback = $984). And the GPU is the absolute beast: plays Doom at medium - high and fps never dips below 60 during intense combat thanks to the fast CPU. Glad I went with this model vs Lenovo Legion 5060, that would crap out above minimum settings due to VRAM limit.

Problems and Issues: windows update wasnt installing: fixed by cleaning up some files. Random shutdowns/wake up: fixed by updating firmware and changing some GPU power settings. Now running perfect 👌
Last edited by SSJ5Broli December 19, 2025 at 08:47 PM.
Dec 19, 2025 03:16 PM
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SiennaVolcano5731Dec 19, 2025 03:16 PM
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Quote from SSJ5Broli :
I bought this model on the ebay refurb deal (1234-250 PayPal cashback = $984). And the GPU is the absolute beast: plays Doom at medium - high and fps never dips below 60 during intense combat thanks to the fast CPU. Glad I went with this model vs Lenovo Legion 5060, that would crap out above minimum settings due to lack of VRAM.Problems and Issues: windows update wasnt installing: fixed by cleaning up some files. Random shutdowns/wake up: fixed by updating firmware and changing some GPU power settings. Now running perfect 👌
Do you mind sharing what firmware and settings you adjusted?
Dec 19, 2025 07:27 PM
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SSJ5BroliDec 19, 2025 07:27 PM
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Quote from SiennaVolcano5731 :
Do you mind sharing what firmware and settings you adjusted?
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
Dec 20, 2025 12:26 AM
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spike888Dec 20, 2025 12:26 AM
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Quote from PeteyTheStriker :
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!
its about frame gen and not raw power this generation
Dec 20, 2025 12:30 AM
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j00bakahDec 20, 2025 12:30 AM
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Trust ACER at this price point??
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Dec 20, 2025 12:33 AM
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SmartNose719Dec 20, 2025 12:33 AM
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Quote from pphunck :
pls give us your honest review!
I bought a Predator in 2020. I7 2.60HZ 6 cores, 16GB, GTX 1660 Ti, 256GB. It's still kicks a$$. This Deal is awesome.

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Dec 20, 2025 12:57 AM
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kevinhDec 20, 2025 12:57 AM
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Quote from SSJ5Broli :
I bought this model on the ebay refurb deal (1234-250 PayPal cashback = $984). And the GPU is the absolute beast: plays Doom at medium - high and fps never dips below 60 during intense combat thanks to the fast CPU. Glad I went with this model vs Lenovo Legion 5060, that would crap out above minimum settings due to lack of VRAM.

Problems and Issues: windows update wasnt installing: fixed by cleaning up some files. Random shutdowns/wake up: fixed by updating firmware and changing some GPU power settings. Now running perfect 👌
Got in on that same deal. Came looking brand new. Awesome deal.
Dec 20, 2025 01:49 AM
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maximuspersieDec 20, 2025 01:49 AM
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How is the build quality? does it need the bestbuy geek squad protection plan? kinda pricey at $489
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Dec 20, 2025 02:14 AM
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MostBased
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Dec 20, 2025 02:14 AM
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Quote from SSJ5Broli :
I bought this model on the ebay refurb deal (1234-250 PayPal cashback = $984). And the GPU is the absolute beast: plays Doom at medium - high and fps never dips below 60 during intense combat thanks to the fast CPU. Glad I went with this model vs Lenovo Legion 5060, that would crap out above minimum settings due to lack of VRAM.Problems and Issues: windows update wasnt installing: fixed by cleaning up some files. Random shutdowns/wake up: fixed by updating firmware and changing some GPU power settings. Now running perfect 👌
Not sure the lack of vram is as bad as everyone makes it out to be.

I'm currently enjoying Khazan: The First Berserker on my Lenovo Legion 7i non-Pro Gen 10 with rtx 5070, also with 8GB VRAM, at 120fps at 4k max settings. That 5070 is undervolted to 80 watts & performs like a boss at 70% of stock power.

I used C1 Shopping rewards to get it for under $1000. What a time to be alive!
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Dec 20, 2025 02:17 AM
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Dec 20, 2025 02:17 AM
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Quote from maximuspersie :
How is the build quality? does it need the bestbuy geek squad protection plan? kinda pricey at $489
Like most insurance, unnecessary and better off saving that money for self-insurance.
Dec 20, 2025 02:48 AM
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mr0xDec 20, 2025 02:48 AM
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Quote from SSJ5Broli :
I bought this model on the ebay refurb deal (1234-250 PayPal cashback = $984). And the GPU is the absolute beast: plays Doom at medium - high and fps never dips below 60 during intense combat thanks to the fast CPU. Glad I went with this model vs Lenovo Legion 5060, that would crap out above minimum settings due to lack of VRAM.

Problems and Issues: windows update wasnt installing: fixed by cleaning up some files. Random shutdowns/wake up: fixed by updating firmware and changing some GPU power settings. Now running perfect 👌
I also got it from ebay.

I'm also having random freezings.

I compared against the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and the performance is night and day difference. I can't even run youtube videos without videos freezing for 10-20 seconds every minute or so on this laptop. Frame rate is 1/3 what I get on the Legion Pro 7i.

Either its the huge number of bloatware running in there or the overheating.

The screen is nice. The lightweight nature of this laptop is nice. I can easily lift with one hand. But, something is badly off. I ran benchmarks and everything seems fine with the benchmarks. I don't know what is going on.
Dec 20, 2025 03:17 AM
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FALDec 20, 2025 03:17 AM
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Quote from mr0x :
I also got it from ebay.

I'm also having random freezings.

I compared against the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and the performance is night and day difference. I can't even run youtube videos without videos freezing for 10-20 seconds every minute or so on this laptop. Frame rate is 1/3 what I get on the Legion Pro 7i.

Either its the huge number of bloatware running in there or the overheating.

The screen is nice. The lightweight nature of this laptop is nice. I can easily lift with one hand. But, something is badly off. I ran benchmarks and everything seems fine with the benchmarks. I don't know what is going on.

the acer gaming software and stock setting are terrible. run clean instal or debloat
Dec 20, 2025 03:20 AM
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FALDec 20, 2025 03:20 AM
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Quote from SSJ5Broli :
I bought this model on the ebay refurb deal (1234-250 PayPal cashback = $984). And the GPU is the absolute beast: plays Doom at medium - high and fps never dips below 60 during intense combat thanks to the fast CPU. Glad I went with this model vs Lenovo Legion 5060, that would crap out above minimum settings due to lack of VRAM.

Problems and Issues: windows update wasnt installing: fixed by cleaning up some files. Random shutdowns/wake up: fixed by updating firmware and changing some GPU power settings. Now running perfect 👌

good deal at $1000 for 12gb vram. I only seen better for $1500 16gb vram 5080.


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Dec 20, 2025 03:38 AM
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creexlDec 20, 2025 03:38 AM
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Thank you, pulled the trigger on it. Been needing to replace my Walmart EVOO Gaming special from 2020. Was only wanting to spend around $1000 but these specs are pretty decent for the price.

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