Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review

4.6 (514) · € 29.50 · En Stock

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is a new affordable budget to mid-range model in the Acer Predator line-up of gaming laptops. A variant of the standard
We review and benchmark the new Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 - an affordable RTX 4060 gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-13700HX processor.

A great value mid-range gaming laptop, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 with Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 and Intel Core i7-13700HX is able to run AAA titles to an impressive standard, punching well above its weight.

The 165Hz 1600p display measures over 500 nits at peak brightness and has respectable sRGB color-accuracy, it’s got a good I/O including ethernet, and the battery life is pretty good as well for a gaming laptop. Although the build quality could be better in places and the fans can get very loud on the maximum presets, for the very reasonable asking price these are acceptable trade-offs.

Gaming laptop reviewer, tech specialist, lifelong gamer, cantankerous wordsmith. A big fan of writing and laptops, Aaron is the in-house laptop and gaming laptop expert, dabbles in the world of tablets and keyboards, and also serves as a Senior Editor on the team, using his eye for detail to make sure our review content is up to scratch.

Summary

From halcyon days playing Sonic 2 on the Megadrive, to trying to work out how to make the 'TOASTY!' man appear on Mortal Kombat 3, many of Aaron’s fondest childhood memories are associated with gaming. He regrets nothing. First getting into PC gaming through exposure to Drug Lord 2.0 and then the original Half Life, he has been a fiend ever since. The only thing Aaron loves more than history, gaming, laptops, and writing is finding a good deal, so look out for his laptop deals pages this year.

Experience

With jobs ranging from working the tills in a bookies to running administration at a political think tank in Westminster, plus a stint in investment management, Aaron has had a varied career. What has remained constant however has been his eagerness to learn new things, his ability to do in-depth research, his eye for detail, and his talent for editing (words and video). All of these skills he utilises in his job - making sure the consumer has the very best idea as to whether a laptop is worth their time and money, and working hard to ensure no detail is missed in his in-depth reviews.