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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) is a 16-inch gaming laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB. It has 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD and it weighs 2.7 kg.

In short

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) is a laptop from Acer. From ₹4,02,999 in India. Its Comparezi Score is 51.7 out of 100, ranked #21 of 151 laptops. Key specifications: processor Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB, RAM 16 GB. Among laptops here it fits best for long battery.

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Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB
RAM
16 GB
Display size
16"
Battery
92 Wh

Variant: 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home + MS Office

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Comparezi Score

How the 51.7 was computed

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FactorThis productPosition in categoryPoints
Battery 92 Wh
88%
16.4
CPU cores 24
highest
12.5
Weight 2.7 kg
32%
6.0
Storage 1 TB
43%
5.4
Refresh rate 240 Hz
75%
4.7
Graphics memory 16 GB
60%
3.8
RAM 16 GB
14%
2.7
NPU (AI) performance 13 TOPS
4%
0.3
Peak brightness (not published, left out) — not recorded 0.0

Each factor is placed between the lowest and highest value in Laptops (0-100 %), multiplied by its weight, and summed. It is a computed figure, not a rating, and never uses reviews.

Pros

  • 92 Wh battery, larger than 83% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • 240 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 76% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • RAM can be upgraded later

Cons

  • Heavier than 90% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.7 kg)

Who should buy it

  • Best for Long battery · What matters most? (pick any) #10 of 170 laptops for this

Who should avoid it

  • Not ideal for Light to carry · What matters most? (pick any) #137 of 170

Full specifications

Overview

Laptop type Gaming
Operating system Windows
OS edition Windows 11 Home
Office included MS Office
Model number PHN16-I71

Performance

Processor Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Processor brand Intel
CPU cores 24
NPU (AI) performance 13 TOPS
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB
Dedicated graphics Yes
Graphics memory 16 GB

Memory and storage

RAM 16 GB
RAM type DDR5
RAM upgradeable Yes
Storage 1 TB
Storage type PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD

Display

Display size 16"
Resolution 2560 x 1600
Display panel IPS
Refresh rate 240 Hz

Battery and build

Battery 92 Wh
Charger 330 W
Weight 2.7 kg
Thickness 26.75 mm
Backlit keyboard Yes
Colours Black

Connectivity and warranty

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i)
Ports 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, Killer Ethernet E3100G
Warranty 1 year

About the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) is a 16-inch gaming laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB. It has 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD and it weighs 2.7 kg. It is one of 14 Acer laptops and 170 laptops compared on Comparezi.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) at a glance

  • Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB
  • RAM: 16 GB DDR5
  • Storage: 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
  • Display: 16-inch IPS display at 2560 x 1600, 240 Hz
  • Battery: 92 Wh
  • Weight: 2.7 kg
  • Operating system: Windows 11 Home
  • Office: MS Office

Performance

It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with 24 cores. The NPU (the chip part for on-device AI) is rated at 13 TOPS. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB, a dedicated GPU for games and video work.

Memory and storage

RAM: 16 GB DDR5, upgradeable. Storage: 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.

Display

The screen is a 16-inch IPS display at 2560 x 1600, 240 Hz.

Battery and build

Battery: 92 Wh, with a 330 W charger. Battery life depends on brightness and workload, so compare capacities rather than claimed hours. It weighs 2.7 kg and is 26.75 mm thick. The keyboard is backlit. Colours: Black.

Software, ports and warranty

It ships with Windows 11 Home. Included: MS Office. Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i). Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, Killer Ethernet E3100G. Warranty: 1 year, as stated by Acer.

How the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) compares

Of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi with a stated weight, 36 are lighter and 1 is level with it. Of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi with a stated battery capacity, 5 have a bigger battery and 1 is level with it.

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Sources

Checked 18 October 2026. Figures the brand does not state are left out rather than estimated. Prices on this page come from dated store checks, not from this text. See how Comparezi checks data.

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Questions

Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) FAQs

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (24 cores).

It has a dedicated GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB), which is what games need.

16 GB DDR5 in the base configuration; Acer lists it as upgradeable.

92 Wh, charged with a 330 W adapter.

2.7 kg, as stated by Acer.

Yes: MS Office.

16-inch IPS display at 2560 x 1600, 240 Hz.

1 year, as stated by Acer.

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