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Nov 5, 2026 4:06 PM

(Refurb) Acer Predator Helios Neo Laptop:Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM

$1,620

$2,500

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Acer via eBay has (Refurb) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Laptop (PHN16S-71-98RF) on sale for $1,770.06 - $150.00 (apply coupon code NICEFIND10 at checkout) = $1620.06. Shipping is free.
  • Note: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 16" OLED WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 240Hz Display, 500 nits
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core Processor (8P + 16E, 24 threads)
  • 32GB DDR5-6400 RAM Memory
  • 1TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD Storage
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 Graphics, up to 115W
  • Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.4 (AX1675i)
  • RGB 4 Zones Backlight Keyboard, HD Webcam
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 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

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Coupon offer ends 12/31 PT. Max $150 off. Select items. 10x use.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 
  • Certified Refurbished: Professionally inspected, cleaned and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor. Certified Refurbished products function and look like-new.

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Written by Dr.W
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Acer via eBay has (Refurb) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Laptop (PHN16S-71-98RF) on sale for $1,770.06 - $150.00 (apply coupon code NICEFIND10 at checkout) = $1620.06. Shipping is free.
  • Note: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 16" OLED WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 240Hz Display, 500 nits
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core Processor (8P + 16E, 24 threads)
  • 32GB DDR5-6400 RAM Memory
  • 1TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD Storage
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 Graphics, up to 115W
  • Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.4 (AX1675i)
  • RGB 4 Zones Backlight Keyboard, HD Webcam
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 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

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Coupon offer ends 12/31 PT. Max $150 off. Select items. 10x use.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 
  • Certified Refurbished: Professionally inspected, cleaned and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor. Certified Refurbished products function and look like-new.

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Community Reviews

This refurbished Acer Predator Helios Neo AI 16S stands out for its 16 inch QHD plus OLED 240 hertz display and strong laptop gaming performance. The screen is described as a real differentiator, and the system handles games well, though the newest demanding titles may not reach max settings. Its thin build keeps it portable, but that also brings lower GPU power than thicker RTX 5070 Ti laptops, more heat, and shorter battery life. Reliability concerns include random reboots, black screens, and reports of early keyboard failure, so a thorough stress test matters.

Common Questions (5)

  • It can. Multiple refurb units have been reported to reboot randomly, black-screen during gaming or streaming, or recover after the display goes black while audio continues, suggesting a possible driver or hardware issue. A long stress test is recommended to catch latent faults before the return window closes.

    eriickmejiat3t4Wagnbat

  • The hardware is strong for a laptop, but the refurb status adds risk and the price has been called a bit high compared with earlier deals. It is a better fit if you want the OLED screen and high-end specs and are willing to stress-test it right away.

    Commando102brad_headleyt3t4

  • Yes. The thin chassis, 240Hz OLED panel, and gaming-class hardware mean battery life is not expected to be good, and it is best used plugged in with the power brick. The high refresh rate can also drain the battery faster.

    BoastfulSardine717psp1040

  • No. The 16S version reportedly caps the GPU at 115W instead of the 140W seen in thicker laptops, so it can run a bit slower in heavy workloads and may thermal throttle sooner. Expect roughly 8-10% lower 3DMark Time Spy torture test scores than full-thickness models.

    okstuvbyahseeker

  • Yes. The 16S OLED display is described as a standout feature and a major differentiator at this price, with games and newer titles looking excellent on it. The tradeoff is higher heat and, with the 240Hz panel, shorter battery life.

    brad_headleypsp1040

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Nov 5, 2026 5:13 PM
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hosserNov 5, 2026 5:13 PM
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This seems like a pretty well spec'd laptop under current prices today. I know it's a refurb but anyone know this models flaws or drawbacks?
Nov 5, 2026 6:08 PM
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BoastfulSardine717Nov 5, 2026 6:08 PM
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Quote from hosser View quoted comment :
This seems like a pretty well spec'd laptop under current prices today. I know it's a refurb but anyone know this models flaws or drawbacks?
It's a somewhat thin laptop with good build quality just don't expect good battery life or top of the line performance

Portable but bring your power brick
Nov 5, 2026 6:26 PM
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hosserNov 5, 2026 6:26 PM
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Quote from BoastfulSardine717 View quoted comment :
It's a somewhat thin laptop with good build quality just don't expect good battery life or top of the line performance Portable but bring your power brick
I would think it would have pretty good performance. Just not 5080 or 5090 performance?
Nov 5, 2026 9:36 PM
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willnpcNov 5, 2026 9:36 PM
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This should be cheaper by BF
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Nov 5, 2026 11:09 PM
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flypenflyNov 5, 2026 11:09 PM
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Cheap because Acer build quality and as a thin laptop, severely underperforms other mobile 5070ti
Nov 5, 2026 11:58 PM
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Gb1908Nov 5, 2026 11:58 PM
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Acer keyboards are notorious for early failure
Yesterday 1:39 AM
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Commando102Yesterday 1:39 AM
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Quote from BoastfulSardine717 View quoted comment :
It's a somewhat thin laptop with good build quality just don't expect good battery life or top of the line performance Portable but bring your power brick
This is considered pretty top of the line performance for a laptop. I have this laptop and it's good

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Yesterday 2:18 AM
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eriickmejiaYesterday 2:18 AM
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These are not good, my friend had to return his unit cause it kept rebooting out of nowhere. In previous posts here in SD, multiple people were reporting The same issue, just be aware of that.
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Yesterday 4:05 AM
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psp1040Yesterday 4:05 AM
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Correct me if I am wrong but I believe this has display refresh rate set at 240Hz thus battery life suffers.
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Yesterday 2:11 PM
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okstuvYesterday 2:11 PM
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Quote from flypenfly View quoted comment :
Cheap because Acer build quality and as a thin laptop, severely underperforms other mobile 5070ti
Agreed. I just read some reviews, user experiences and benchmarks... It will cap the GPU total watts (115w instead of 140w) compared to full thickness laptops like HP Omen or Asus Rog, and thermal throttling will set in sooner too in heavy tasks.

Expect 3dmark time spy torture test scores 8-10% lower than full thickness laptops.

But that said, I'm tempted to give it a try at this price.
Yesterday 5:24 PM
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brad_headleyYesterday 5:24 PM
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Quote from hosser View quoted comment :
This seems like a pretty well spec'd laptop under current prices today. I know it's a refurb but anyone know this models flaws or drawbacks?
I bought this exact same laptop in January from Best Buy for $1,152 (also refurbished). I think I also got like $70 of Best Buy rewards. I absolutely love it. The screen is beautiful and a real differentiator vs. other gaming laptops at this price point. It plays everything really well. You may not be able to play the newest games with the most demanding graphics at max settings, but I think everything looks amazing, including newer games. It does get very hot (as most gaming laptops do), just a heads up.

I waited months for a really good deal on a laptop with a 5070ti, so that $1,152 was a real bargain. Plus memory & DRAM prices were a lot lower then. But still.. $1,620 sounds a bit high. Maybe will get cheaper in the next few months?
Last edited by brad_headley November 6, 2026 at 10:27 AM.
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Yesterday 6:08 PM
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aesoprockyYesterday 6:08 PM
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I just need a computer to play Fortnite and The Sims 4. I don't care about hardcore gaming.
Yesterday 7:19 PM
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t3t4Yesterday 7:19 PM
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Buyer beware..... Yeah the price for this hardware is about right, but it's used. And you don't know and will never know if this was bought used then refurbished for resale,,,, OR, if it was bought in a lot of product returns! If used, then fine, if returned, then maybe not so fine. Just because a unit powers up and works for 5 minutes does not mean all is good. I grabbed one of these a couple generations ago, the deal was too good to pass up and it was a "factory refurbished" item. It worked great for 3 months of occasion use. But once I began to use it 24/7 it began just randomly blue screening. And NO, it's not the OS! This thing has a hardware problem that only shows up with run time.

So get this, it's a good price, but then stress test it for real to make sure you've got a good one. Crank it right up to 11 using any stress testing software, put it in a spare room and let it run for a couple "days". If it's still working fine after 48 hrs then you've got as good one. The alternative if far more costly then 48 hrs of patiently waiting.
Yesterday 7:40 PM
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byahseekerYesterday 7:40 PM
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This is the 16S not the 16. The S has an OLED screen but the 5070ti doesn't get as much power as the regular neo.

OP has it listed as the NEW which isn't correct. Just be aware
Last edited by byahseeker November 6, 2026 at 12:43 PM.

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Yesterday 8:30 PM
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megoshYesterday 8:30 PM
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Very deceptive that they label both the laptop and desktop graphics card the same...
They know what they're doing...
Desktop version is 35 to 65% more powerful.

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