Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI Gaming Laptop - Intel Ultra 9 290HX, RTX 5070 8GB - Black

Flagship AI gaming performance | WQXGA 180Hz display | RTX 5070 GDDR7 graphics | Intel Killer networking | 36-month warranty

Quick Specs

• Dominate every session with the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics — raw power built for the most demanding titles.
• Experience breathtaking clarity on a 16-inch WQXGA 2560 x 1600 IPS display with a fluid 180Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB colour gamut.
• Stay ahead of the competition with Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5G Killer Ethernet for lag-minimising, high-speed connectivity.
• Command every keystroke on a FineTip RGB-backlit keyboard with a dedicated PredatorSense key and independent numeric keypad.
• Back every session with a 92 Wh battery and a 330 W AC adapter, keeping you powered through extended play.

Unleash Next-Generation AI Gaming Power

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is engineered for the discerning South African gamer who refuses to compromise. At its core sits the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics card — a combination that tears through the most demanding modern titles and creative workloads with ruthless efficiency. Backed by 16 GB of DDR5 memory running at up to 6400 MT/s and a 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, the Helios Neo 16 AI is a gaming laptop built to dominate.

A Display That Pulls You Into the Fight

Tired of missing critical details because your display can't keep up? The 16-inch WQXGA panel — delivering a crisp 2560 x 1600 resolution across a 16:10 aspect ratio — renders every environment with exceptional depth and sharpness. At 180Hz, motion is silky smooth and screen tear becomes a thing of the past, giving you the visual edge to react faster and spot enemies before they spot you. The 100% sRGB colour gamut ensures every scene is rendered with vivid, true-to-life colour fidelity.

Networking Built to Win, Not to Wait

Lag is the enemy of victory. The Helios Neo 16 AI arms you with Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E — covering 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands with 2x2 MU-MIMO technology — alongside Killer Ethernet E3100G 2.5G wired networking. Killer DoubleShot Pro and Advanced Stream Detect 2.0 intelligently prioritise game traffic so your connection stays fast and stable when it matters most.

A Machine Built for the Long Haul

The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI doesn't just perform — it endures. A 92 Wh four-cell Li-ion battery keeps you off the wall for up to 5 hours, while the 330 W AC adapter ensures rapid recovery when you plug back in. The FineTip RGB-backlit keyboard with 2.0 mm key travel, dedicated PredatorSense key, programmable Acer My Key, and a moisture-resistant precision touchpad mean every input is intentional and responsive. Add Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, and a full suite of ports, and you have a system that connects to your entire battle station without compromise. The 36-month warranty backs every session with the confidence it deserves.

Specifications

• Screen Size: 16-inch
• Resolution: WQXGA 2560 x 1600
• Panel Refresh Rate: 180Hz
• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
• Memory: 16GB
• Storage: 1024GB
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7
• Operating System: Windows 11 Home
• Battery Capacity: 92Wh
• Claimed Battery Life: 5 hours
• Weight: 2700g
• Backlit Keyboard: Yes
• Touchscreen: No
• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
• Colour: Black
• Warranty: 36 months
• Product Dimensions: 35.6 x 27.5 x 1.3 ~ 2.3 cm