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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-96LQ Notebook, Intel Core Ultra 9, 5.5 GHz, 40.6 cm (16"), 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16 GB, 1 TB
Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-96LQ Notebook
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 PHN16-I71-96LQ 40.6 cm (16) Clamshell Gaming Notebook - WQXGA - 240 Hz - Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 290HX Plus - 16 GB - 1 TB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 SSD - English (UK) Keyboard - Black Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-96LQ Notebook
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Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache), 16GB DDR5-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 16" WQXGA 2560 x 1600 IPS, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-96LQ Notebook. Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9, Processor model: 290HX Plus, Processor frequency: 5.5
GHz. Display diagonal: 40.6 cm (16"), HD type: WQXGA, Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels. Internal memory: 16 GB, Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 1 TB, Storage media: SSD. On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics. Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home. Product colour: Black
Initial Release Date: 10/09/2026
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-96LQ Notebook NH.U46EK.003 Specifications
Product Type
Laptops
Brand
Acer
Collection Model Acer NH.U46EK.003
Collection Model Acer Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-96LQ Notebook
Manufacturer Product Type
Acer Laptops
Product colour
Black
Colour name Black
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Form Factor
Clamshell
AI-powered Yes
Product Family
Intel Core i7 Laptops
Product Family
Acer Predator Laptop
Product Family Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-96LQ Notebook
Native aspect ratio 16:10
Panel type
IPS
Display diagonal
16"
Touchscreen No
Display Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels
Display surface Matt
Display technology marketing name ComfyView
Anti-glare screen Yes
HD type
WQXGA
RGB colour space DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate
240 Hz
Colour Gamut 100%
Anti-microbial screen No
Processor generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cores 24
Processor manufacturer
Intel
Processor Family Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor model 290HX Plus
Low Power Efficient-cores 0
Processor frequency 5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4.7 GHz
Processor threads 24
Performance-core base frequency 2.7 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz
Performance cores 8
Efficient cores 16
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor boost frequency 5.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency 1.8 GHz
Processor socket BGA 2114
Processor cache 36 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor base power 55 W
Maximum turbo power 160 W
AI software frameworks supported by NPU DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to 36 TOPs
NPU performance up to 13 TOPs
Neural processor unit (NPU) Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support Yes
Windows Studio effects support Yes
GPU performance up to 8 TOPs
Internal Memory 16 GB
Memory data transfer rate 6400 MT/s
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM
SSD form factor M.2
Total storage capacity 1 TB
Storage media SSD
SSD interface PCI Express 4.0
Total SSDs capacity 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 1 TB
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards MicroSD (TransFlash)
On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
On-board GPU manufacturer Intel
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7
On-board graphics card family Intel Graphics
On-board graphics card model Intel Graphics
Discrete graphics card memory 16 GB
Built-in microphone Yes
Built-in speaker(s) Yes
Audio system DTS:X Ultra
Number of built-in speakers 2
Number of microphones 3
Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Optical Drive Type No
Wi-Fi Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Version 5.4
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna Type 2x2
WLAN controller model Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i
Ethernet LAN data rates 5000 Mbit/s
HDMI ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Yes
HDMI version 2.1
DC-in jack Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0
Line-in Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 1
Intel Thunderbolt 4 Yes
Combo headphone/mic port Yes
USB ports quantity 5
USB 2.0 ports quantity 0
Line-out Yes
HDCP Yes
HDMI Yes
Keyboard language UK English
Pointing Device Touchpad
Numeric keypad Yes
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour RGB
Keyboard backlit zone 4-zone RGB
Fingerprint Reader No
Keyboard special features RGB 4 Zones Backlight
WLAN controller manufacturer Intel
WLAN controller manufacturer Killer
Operating system installed Windows 11 Home
Operating system architecture 64-bit
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells 4
Battery Capacity 92 Wh
USB Type-C charging port Yes
AC adapter power 100 W
AC adapter power 330 W
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Weight 2.7 kg
Width 356.8 mm
Depth 275.5 mm
Height 26.8 mm
Year 2026
Security features Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Kensington lock
NVMe Yes
Country of origin China
Manufacturer Acer, Inc
Keyboard included Yes
AC adapter included Yes
Packaging content Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-96LQ Notebook
1 x Adapter
Power Cord
New EMEA Warranty Card
Mobile network connection No
Battery life (max) 10 h
Chipset Intel
Colour of product Black
Connectivity Wireless
MPN NH.U46EK.003
Most Suitable For Gaming
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