Acer Predator PHN16-73-7166 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Laptop 16" WQXGA 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Black

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (30MB Cache), 16GB DDR5-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 IPS, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (8GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home 64-bit

Key Features

• Windows 11 Home 64-bit
• Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (30MB Cache)
• 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 IPS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (8GB GDDR7)
• 16GB DDR5-SDRAM & 1000GB SSD

Description

Built for gamers who demand precision and style, the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI combines cutting-edge hardware with OLED brilliance and AI-powered tools. Experience unparalleled performance with up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor and up to GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPU.

DESKTOP-LEVEL PERFORMANCE, ANYWHERE.
Get legendary gaming performance with the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor, delivering ultra-smooth gameplay and future-ready AI. Offload tasks like background removal and audio optimization to the NPU for seamless streaming, while Intel® Application Optimization™ enhances performance on classic titles.

SUPREME SPEED. SUPERIOR VISUALS. POWERED BY AI.
DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. The latest breakthrough, DLSS 4, brings new Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs and fifth-generation Tensor Cores. DLSS on GeForce RTX is the best way to play, backed by an NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the cloud constantly improving your PC’s gaming capabilities.

GAME-CHANGING REALISM
The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture unlocks the game-changing realism of full ray tracing. Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series with fourth-gen RT Cores and breakthrough neural rendering technologies accelerated with fifth-gen Tensor Cores.

COMPETE AT WARP SPEED
Reflex technologies optimize the graphics pipeline for ultimate responsiveness, providing faster target acquisition, quicker reaction times, and improved aim precision in competitive games. Reflex 2 introduces Frame Warp, which further reduces latency based on the game’s latest mouse input.

NVIDIA POWERS THE WORLD’S AI. AND YOURS.
Upgrade to advanced AI with NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ GPUs and accelerate your gaming, creating, productivity, and development. Thanks to built-in AI processors, you get world-leading AI technology powering your Windows PC.

OPTIMIZED POWER AND PERFORMANCE
Max-Q is designed from the ground up for maximum efficiency, delivering a massive leap in performance and battery life.

A DISPLAY THAT BRINGS DARKNESS TO LIFE
Dive into immersive worlds with up to an OLED display, where each pixel shines independently. Experience true blacks, infinite contrast, and color depth that add an intense realism, pulling you deeper into the game’s atmosphere and enhancing every visual detail.

ADVANCED COOLING SYSTEM
Stay ahead of the heat with 5th Gen AeroBlade™ 3D fans, liquid metal grease, and precision-engineered airflow. Designed to keep your system running smoothly, no matter the challenge.

CONTROL WITH PREDATORSENSE™ AND EXPERIENCE ZONE
PredatorSense™ gives you real-time control over system performance—adjust performance modes, manage fan speeds, and customize RGB lighting with precision. In the Experience Zone, tap into AI-powered features like PurifiedView for automatic framing and PurifiedVoice™ 2.0 for enhanced voice clarity.

ACER PROCAM™
Acer ProCam automatically recognizes gameplay highlights and records those moments.

ACER PURIFIEDVIEW™ 2.0
Step into a world of AI-enhanced clarity with advanced Portrait Refinement, Super Sharp visuals, and automatic framing. Enjoy natural background blur, gaze correction, and Acer TNR for vibrant, sharper images, even in low light. Perfect for seamless virtual meetings, live streaming, and video calls.

ACER PURIFIEDVOICE™ 2.0
Utilizing AI algorithms and a 3rd mic to identify and suppress unwanted background noise, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0 delivers distraction-free audio for more engaging communication experiences.

DYNAMIC 4-ZONE RGB LIGHTING
Personalize your rig with 4-zone RGB keyboard lighting and customizable cover illumination. Designed for those who want to make their setup as unique as their gameplay.

OPTIMIZE WITH INTEL® APPLICATION OPTIMIZATION
Experience constant evolution with Intel® Application Optimization™. AI-driven updates fine-tune your system’s performance, giving you the upper hand in select titles. Intel® APO ensures smoother gameplay, less latency, and automatic enhancements for the games that matter most.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME
Play hundreds of PC games with your new Acer Predator Windows 11 PC and three months of PC Game Pass, including EA Play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.

Specifications

Design
Product type	Laptop
Market positioning	Gaming
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Black
Display
HD type	WQXGA
Display surface	Matt
Panel type	IPS
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels
Display diagonal	16"
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Display technology marketing name	ComfyView
Processor
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cache	30 MB
Processor model	255HX
Processor boost frequency	5.2 GHz
Processor cores	20
Processor threads	20
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM870
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	160 W
Efficient-core base frequency	1.8 GHz
Performance-core base frequency	2.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.2 GHz
Performance cores	8
Efficient cores	12
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to	33 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs
GPU performance up to	8 TOPs
Memory
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Internal memory	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Storage
SSD form factor	M.2
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	1 TB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
Total storage capacity	1 TB
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB
NVMe	Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card memory	8 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel Graphics
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	Intel Graphics
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
Audio
Number of microphones	2
Audio system	DTS:X Ultra
Number of built-in speakers	2
Built-in microphone	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	5000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4
Antenna type	2x2
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	2
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes
Performance
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM870
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	4-zone RGB
Software
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Technical details
Market positioning	Gaming
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Black
Discrete graphics card memory	8 GB
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)	5 h
Battery capacity	90 Wh
Power
AC adapter power	230 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
USB charging voltage	5 V
USB charging current	3 A
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes
Security
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
Cable lock slot	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0
Weight & dimensions
Width	14" (356.8 mm)
Depth	10.8" (275.5 mm)
Height	1.05" (26.8 mm)
Weight	5.95 lbs (2.7 kg)
Packaging data
AC adapter included	Yes
Packaging content
AC adapter included	Yes
Other features
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i
On-board graphics card	Yes
Audio system	DTS:X Ultra
AC adapter included	Yes