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Refurb: Acer Predator Helios Laptop: Ultra 9 275HX, 16" OLED 1600p 240Hz, 5070 Ti

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Acer via eBay has Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S Gaming Laptop (Certified - Refurbished, PHN16S-71-98RF) on sale for $1371.99. Shipping is free.

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Certified - Refurbished:
  • eBay has verified that this item has been inspected, tested, and cleaned by a qualified refurbisher
    • Appearance: Pristine, like-new condition
    • Performance: Works like new, meets the manufacturer's specifications
    • Warranty: Two-year warranty serviced by Allstate
    • Packaging: Comes in new, generic packaging with original or new accessories (if applicable)
Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core Processor (8P + 16E, 24 threads)
  • 16" OLED WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 240Hz Display
  • 32GB DDR5-6400 RAM Memory
  • 1TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD Storage
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 12GB GDDR7
  • Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.4 (AX1675i)
  • HD Webcam
  • RGB 4 Zones Backlight Keyboard
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 1x RJ-45 Ethernet
  • Windows 11
  • 76 Whr Battery w/ AC Power Adapter
  • Manufacturer specs page

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Acer via eBay has Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S Gaming Laptop (Certified - Refurbished, PHN16S-71-98RF) on sale for $1371.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal.

Certified - Refurbished:
  • eBay has verified that this item has been inspected, tested, and cleaned by a qualified refurbisher
    • Appearance: Pristine, like-new condition
    • Performance: Works like new, meets the manufacturer's specifications
    • Warranty: Two-year warranty serviced by Allstate
    • Packaging: Comes in new, generic packaging with original or new accessories (if applicable)
Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core Processor (8P + 16E, 24 threads)
  • 16" OLED WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 240Hz Display
  • 32GB DDR5-6400 RAM Memory
  • 1TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD Storage
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 12GB GDDR7
  • Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.4 (AX1675i)
  • HD Webcam
  • RGB 4 Zones Backlight Keyboard
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 1x RJ-45 Ethernet
  • Windows 11
  • 76 Whr Battery w/ AC Power Adapter
  • Manufacturer specs page

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ayypoppiee
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My brother got this during christmas, and it's been a mess. Constantly freezing, graphics artifacting issues. Reinstalled OS, reinstalled drivers manually and there are just a plethora of issues. Warranty was only a month, and there is no existing support. Shipping also takes 3-4 weeks.
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16.0" OLED 240Hz (500 Nit brightness; 2560 x 1600)
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 2.7 GHz
32GB 6400MHz DDR5 RAM
1TB Gen 4 SSD
RTX 5070 Ti 12GB max 115W
WiFi 6E and 5 gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth 5.4
1 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x HDMI 2.1
MicroSD card reader
76 Wh Battery
230W Power Supply
5.07 lbs

More details from the Acer website: https://www.acer.com/us-en/predat....U0KAA.001

Reviews at Best Buy: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/a...ku/6619312
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Community Reviews

This refurbished Acer Predator Helios Neo AI 16S is a thin gaming laptop that stands out for strong CPU and GPU performance, a 240Hz OLED screen, and 12GB of VRAM that helps with heavier games and some AI or CAD work. Real-world reports include good thermals with a cooling pad, quiet enough fans, and solid results when plugged in. The main concerns are battery life around 3 to 5 hours, a locked 240Hz panel, possible USB and graphics issues, and some units needing fixes or BIOS tweaks. A capable performance-first pick if portability and battery life are not the priority.

Common Questions (5)

  • Yes. The 16S chassis is described as the thinner, lighter model with a power-limited GPU, and the RTX 5070 Ti is capped around 115W. Even so, it is still reported to outperform a full-power RTX 5070M and benefits from 12GB of VRAM.

    ThriftyThread5737advancekingadvanceking

  • It is reported as having a 2-year Allstate warranty, but the Acer warranty date may need correction because it can be shown as ending a month early. Submitting the receipt online is said to fix the date.

    byahseekermibsomethingHardbodie

  • Yes. The display is locked at 240Hz, and light-use battery life is reported around 3-5 hours depending on workload. Lowering refresh rate to 60Hz may help in theory, but the battery drain can still remain noticeable because the Intel Ultra platform is also described as power-hungry.

    DoubleLLHuskers

  • Yes, USB port issues have been reported during gaming, apparently tied to Optimus, and a BIOS update may eventually fix it. At least one unit has had no USB-C problems, so the issue does not appear universal.

    DoubleLLadvanceking

  • The CPU can reportedly be tuned, but not fully undervolted by default. One workaround is to unlock the CPU voltage option in BIOS and use ThrottleStop; another comment says wattage can be adjusted through TPL values even if voltage itself is not changed.

    HuskersDoubleLL

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Mar 28, 2026 4:20 AM
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cmacclelMar 28, 2026 4:20 AM
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Quote from ayypoppiee View quoted comment :
My brother got this during christmas, and it's been a mess. Constantly freezing, graphics artifacting issues. Reinstalled OS, reinstalled drivers manually and there are just a plethora of issues. Warranty was only a month, and there is no existing support. Shipping also takes 3-4 weeks.
Bullshit......2 year warranty. Are you Daft?
Mar 28, 2026 4:46 AM
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nuindianMar 28, 2026 4:46 AM
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Smoker
Mar 28, 2026 10:59 AM
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Jeff630Mar 28, 2026 10:59 AM
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I had the 16s version, the usb issue, is that unable to charge via usb? I had that problem and wonder if there is a fix
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Mar 28, 2026 3:11 PM
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loveless13
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Mar 28, 2026 3:11 PM
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Debating. Need a new gaming laptop and trying to figure out what is the best bang for the buck is incredibly difficult.
Mar 28, 2026 6:25 PM
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tbjmsocMar 28, 2026 6:25 PM
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I have this laptop new, I like it no complaints, I've used it to run minimal self hosted ai models and play some non AAA games although I'm sure it would work on them.
Mar 29, 2026 6:03 AM
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BrianH5624Mar 29, 2026 6:03 AM
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Quote from Bigbanks View quoted comment :
I bought a new one last week... Used it a couple times for gaming... Last night and this morning. With all these reported issues, just seems too fragile. Not used to this. I have it on a cooling pad and a put to replace the liquid metal and more mods to hopefully make it last... They are not like macs which retain value for years... I can sell it for anything. So for .y 60 days, I will put it through the paces.

If reliability was better, it's very nice.. but I really will probably end up with a strix.
this doesn't make sense at all
Mar 29, 2026 7:16 PM
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mibsomethingMar 29, 2026 7:16 PM
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Quote from ayypoppiee View quoted comment :
My brother got this during christmas, and it's been a mess. Constantly freezing, graphics artifacting issues. Reinstalled OS, reinstalled drivers manually and there are just a plethora of issues. Warranty was only a month, and there is no existing support. Shipping also takes 3-4 weeks.
i though it listed warranty through allstate for 2 yr?

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Mar 29, 2026 7:46 PM
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HardbodieMar 29, 2026 7:46 PM
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Costco currently has them NIB 1500, w/one year warranty. I'd go that route, personnaly worth the 128 for new. Bought it to do CAD. The processor and graphics card scream through anything thrown at it. Only drawback is the clunky design, but they did that to cool it... lots of vent space, and the graphics card has 3 fans. With that, it's still not very noisy at all, but you can manually adjust fan speed if your not working the card. Also, check the warranty expire date on ACER. They tried shaving a month off. Had to send in the receipt online to get them to correct it.
Last edited by Hardbodie March 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM.
Mar 30, 2026 5:34 AM
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RexRouxMar 30, 2026 5:34 AM
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Quote from Hardbodie View quoted comment :
Costco currently has them NIB 1500, w/one year warranty. I'd go that route, personnaly worth the 128 for new. Bought it to do CAD. The processor and graphics card scream through anything thrown at it. Only drawback is the clunky design, but they did that to cool it... lots of vent space, and the graphics card has 3 fans. With that, it's still not very noisy at all, but you can manually adjust fan speed if your not working the card. Also, check the warranty expire date on ACER. They tried shaving a month off. Had to send in the receipt online to get them to correct it.
Costco not Oled right?
Mar 30, 2026 9:14 PM
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SmilingStraw3265Mar 30, 2026 9:14 PM
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Quote from ThriftyThread5737 View quoted comment :
The 12gb VRAM argument only comes into play if you set yourself up to fail like trying to run ultra settings on 1440P on a low/mid grade GPU! If you want to run those ultra settings spend the money on a real gaming laptop not one with gimped GPU power IMO! $$100 more and not gimped https://www.walmart.com/ip/Restor...e_EALw_wcB
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Apr 1, 2026 5:57 PM
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WiseLanguage910Apr 1, 2026 5:57 PM
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is this April fools
Apr 1, 2026 11:23 PM
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DoubleLLApr 1, 2026 11:23 PM
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Quote from Huskers View quoted comment :
Refer to my posting for this laptop -
Most of the issues are addressable - including installing Linux.
The intel Ultra on this and every other brand that uses the same CPU that I have explored have the battery and heating issue. I'm able to get my temps lower as stated in my comment link below with battery life between 3-4 hrs on light usage which in today's world is debatable with laptops lasting 10-12 hrs on light usage. On the other hand this laptop CPU is a beast and crunches any task thrown at it.
If you can keep the CPU temps below 95 while extensive then it should be be fine.
In theory screen reducing refresh rate to 60hz should extend battery life significantly, but that does not seem to be the case from what I have noticed when my buddies tried various options available.
There is big thread on optimizations for this laptop version on rediff.
For the price and config the price of this laptop with 2 yr warranty is a bargain.
https://slickdeals.net/f/19253617-acer-refurbished-excellent-predator-helios-neo-16s-ai-gaming-laptop-16-oled-240hz-intel-core-ultra-9-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070ti-32gb-1tb-obsidian-black-1371-99?p=182784025#post182784025
Update:-
The CPU is not locked, I use throttlestop to undervolt CPU voltage, you have to unlock this option in the bios.
I think you're mistaken about the undervolting. You are able to change the wattage but not voltage. These are the TPL values.
Apr 2, 2026 4:39 PM
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HardbodieApr 2, 2026 4:39 PM
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Quote from RexRoux View quoted comment :
Costco not Oled right?
It's OLED
Apr 2, 2026 8:43 PM
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kaiyakApr 2, 2026 8:43 PM
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Quote from Hardbodie View quoted comment :
Costco currently has them NIB 1500, w/one year warranty. I'd go that route, personnaly worth the 128 for new. Bought it to do CAD. The processor and graphics card scream through anything thrown at it. Only drawback is the clunky design, but they did that to cool it... lots of vent space, and the graphics card has 3 fans. With that, it's still not very noisy at all, but you can manually adjust fan speed if you're not working the card. Also, check the warranty expire date on ACER. They tried shaving a month off. Had to send in the receipt online to get them to correct it.
Seeing the non-S version at Costco for $1699 fyi
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Apr 2, 2026 11:40 PM
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Seeing this for $1275.95 right now.

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