Price DropCurrent price £1,478.1 is below the 90-day average
⚡ Verified Best PriceBuy Online
Acer
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 16"WQXGA, Windows 11 Gaming Laptop
Keyboard backlit
CUDA
MIMO
NVMe
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is a high-performance gaming laptop driven by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 8GB of GDDR7 memory. It features 16GB of DDR5 RAM, a 1TB NVMe SSD, and a 16-inch WQXGA IPS display with a 240Hz refresh rate, housed in a 2.7 kg chassis.
Processor Family: Intel Core Ultra 7•Operating System: Windows 11 Home•Form Factor: Clamshell
Rate:
Buy Online
BuyCurrent price signal: £85.45 (5%) below typical price
Get Price Drop Alerts
Default: 10% below lowestAt a Glance
Key highlights and verified hardware specifications
Detailed specs deep dive1 PDF manuals available
Processor
255HX
Dedicated Graphics
Discrete graphics card
Memory (RAM)
16 GB
Storage
SSD
Display
40.6 cm (16")
Battery
90 Wh
Lowest Price
£1,478.1
Andote Score
8.5/10
Price Tier Avg
8.2/10
Category Avg
8.2/10
Price Trend
Falling
Andote Analysis
Rated: 20 Sep 2026Evaluated at £1478.10
Hardware7.9/10
Andote Score8.5/10
Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Acer)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
•High-End Price Bracket£1478
High-end product priced in the upper bracketPremium Tier
•Standard RAM Capacity16GB
Solid standard benchmark for category7.5/10
✓High-End Storage Capacity1TB
Top-tier capability in this category9.8/10
✓High-End CPU Cores20.0
Top-tier capability in this category8.8/10
✓High-End Battery Capacity90 Wh
Top-tier capability in this category9.1/10
•Standard Display Resolution2560MP
Solid standard benchmark for category7.2/10
✕Heavy / Bulky Weight2.70kg
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
Key Strengths
4 Highlights✓Powerful 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
✓Fluid 240Hz WQXGA display with NVIDIA G-SYNC
✓Modern RTX 5070 graphics with fast GDDR7 VRAM
✓Ample 1TB NVMe SSD storage capacity
✕Considerations & Trade-offs
- 16GB RAM is adequate but may benefit from an upgrade for extreme multitasking
- At 2.7 kg, the chassis is heavy and requires a sturdy carry bag
How We Calculate This Score
All parameters are evaluated as per the price. Our algorithm calculates each hardware specification's relative efficiency against peer products in the category based on its selling price, giving you an objective measure of value per pound. User ratings are not included in this calculation.
AI-powered analysis based on product specifications, price, and available data.
Price History
Current:£1,478.1
Lowest:£1,478.1
Average:£1,563.55
BuyCurrent price is £85.45 (5%) below typical price. Favorable timing to make a purchase!
FeaturedSpecial Merchant Deal
Purchase a Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and claim £200
Avail Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the RTX 5070 with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM handles ray tracing and high settings effectively at the native display resolution.
Have a question about this product?
Put your question below and we will try our best to find answers for you.
Top alternatives to consider
View all alternativesThese recommendations include other storage sizes, colors, and closely matched variants of this product so you can easily compare pricing across available options.
Selected
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 16"WQXGA, Windows 11 Gaming Laptop
★Score 8.5/10
£1,649
Current item
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16‑I71) gaming laptop – Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA RTX 5080, 16" WQXGA 240Hz, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD
★Score 8.8/10
69% more
£2,782.48
View details
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) Intel Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX5070Ti, 16" WQXGA, Windows 11 Gaming Laptop
★Score 8.8/10
49% more
£2,456.85
View details
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-96LQ Notebook
★Score 8.4/10
44% more
£2,375.11
View details
Acer Helios Neo 16 PHN16-I31-736K Gaming Notebook
★Score 8.1/10
27% more
£2,099
View details
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-I31-717R Gaming Notebook
★Score 8.0/10
7% cheaper
£1,533.12
View details
Products you might be interested in
View more in laptopsTrending items in the same category to help you discover popular alternatives other shoppers are considering.
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro (14", Core Ultra 7, 16GB), a Copilot+ PC
★Score 10.0/10
£1,295.97
View details
Asus ROG G614PP-RV230W
★Score 9.4/10
£1,645.3
View details
HP OMEN Gaming 16-ap0300na
★Score 8.9/10
£1,503.99
View details
HP OMEN Transcend 14-fb1506na
★Score 8.8/10
£1,999
View details
HP OMEN Gaming 17-db1505na
★Score 8.3/10
£1,699
View details
HP EliteBook X Flip G1i Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition
★Score 8.3/10
£1,872.99
View details
User Reviews & Community Discussions
0 CommentsHave questions or own this? Join the conversation below.
About Acer Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 16"WQXGA, Windows 11 Gaming Laptop
Official user manuals, spec sheets, and 1 PDF document are available for this model in the Detailed specs deep dive
Brand: Acer • Model: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 16"WQXGA, Windows 11 Gaming LaptopModel: NH.QX3EK.002 • BlackHardware Score: 7.9/10Andote Score: 8.5/10Price-Tier Avg: 8.2/10Category Avg: 8.2/10
Advanced Processing And Multitasking
Featuring a 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and 16GB of DDR5 RAM, this laptop easily manages demanding gaming sessions, simultaneous streaming, and intensive creative workloads.
Immersive High-Refresh Visuals
The 16-inch WQXGA display delivers crisp detail at a 2560 x 1600 resolution, while the 240Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC support eliminate screen tearing for fluid motion.
Best deals comparison
Unbiased reviews
Technical Analysis
Genuine ratings
£1,649
• In Stock
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 16"WQXGA, Windows 11 Gaming LaptopBuy Online