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

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

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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

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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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
10/19/26	eBay	$1,636 Frontpage	19
10/11/26	eBay	$1,645 Popular	12

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.

The laptop can play games well and handle media use when it does not reboot.
brad_headley Wagnbat
The OLED display stands out as a real differentiator for gaming laptops at this price point.
brad_headley
The GPU performance can still feel top-of-the-line for a laptop in day-to-day use.
Commando102

Battery life can suffer because the 240Hz refresh rate setting increases power draw.
psp1040 BoastfulSardine717
The thin design can limit sustained performance because the GPU power is capped and throttles sooner under heavy loads.
okstuv BoastfulSardine717
Recurring reboots and black screens can occur during gaming, streaming, or media playback on similar Acer 16 Neo S refurb units.
eriickmejia Wagnbat
Refurb units can show latent hardware problems that only appear under sustained runtime, including random blue screens.
t3t4

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.
eriickmejia t3t4 Wagnbat
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.
Commando102 brad_headley t3t4
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.
BoastfulSardine717 psp1040
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.
okstuv byahseeker
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_headley psp1040

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Quote from megosh

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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.

Tis the way of the world anymore. Consumers are always pure prey, and most are easy to catch! All it takes anymore is an acronym, such as "pro" since these stupid phones are now somehow professionals. All seem to have accepted this disgusting ploy as fact, and here we are as result. I use a land line, I do not own a cell phone, professional or otherwise! My real phone always has reception on a land line, it's always one of you cutting out! But your phone is "professional" (pro) somehow???

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WagnbatToday 12:52 AM

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Quote from eriickmejia

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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.

I got this 16 Neo S (same CPU, GPU, RAM, refurb) from Acer from their ebay store off a SlickDeal last year... It reboots often when starting a game after it's been on a while, or sometimes even in the middle of a stream... I could be 10 minutes into a YT video, and the fans will kick on, the screen will go black, and then it will reboot. I am confident it has something to do with the NVidia chip, as I'm always doing something graphical when it decides to reboot. Recently, within the last 3 weeks, the screen has started to go black on occasion, but the audio continues and the laptop recovers... Where-as it used to reboot. Unsure exactly what changed, but again I'd put $$$ on NVidia drivers.

I primarily use it as my media hub, connected to my TV in the living room. Sometimes work, sometimes streaming, sometimes light gaming like Valheim. Works well so long as it doesn't reboot, and it's been about a month since a random reboot.

Checked back on my old order... Sep 2025... Was $1472 before WA taxes...

Last edited by Wagnbat November 6, 2026 at 06:35 PM.

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