Acer Predator Helios 16

Acer Predator Helios 16

Acer Predator Helios 16

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BEST RATING
Gaming & AI:
4.7
GENERAL USE: Very Good8.0/10
GAMING/AI: Excellent9.1/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good8.9/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Very Good8.0/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good8.3/10
PORTABILITY: Fair6.3/10
BATTERY: Good7.1/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good8.6/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Excellent9.0/10
SIZE: 16"

The Acer Predator Helios 16 is a high-performance gaming laptop with an Intel i7-13700HX CPU and an Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, offering substantial power for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. Equipped with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, it suits demanding applications and multitasking. Its 16-inch IPS display boasts a resolution of 2560 x 1600, does not support touch, and has a high refresh rate, providing vibrant colors and smooth visuals. However, it has a moderate battery life and weighs 5.73 pounds, which may affect portability for users on the go. The device includes a good range of ports, a backlit keyboard with a number pad, and is designed to cater to gamers with features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS. It comes with Windows 11 Home and was released in March 2023. Give Feedback

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Pros
  • High 3D and machine learning performance
  • Excellent engineering capabilities
  • Good build and speaker quality
  • Effective heat management
  • Large and high refresh rate screen
Cons
  • Moderate battery life
  • Not very portable
  • Noticeable fan noise
  • Somewhat heavy

Ratings by Category

Gaming & AI:
4.7
The Acer Predator Helios 16 shines in gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, which enables high-resolution, complex graphics rendering, and a screen with a high refresh rate of 240Hz for smooth motion and gameplay. While the capable CPU and high-quality IPS display complement these features, it's the GPU and refresh rate that are particularly crucial for a premium gaming experience.
Engineering & Design:
4.7
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work. In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:
4.6
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Content Creation:
4.5
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work. In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:
4.4
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is equipped with a powerful processor and ample RAM, which are crucial for speedy performance in general use, and its high-quality screen offers sharp and bright visuals for an enhanced viewing experience. However, its heft and shorter battery life make it less optimal for those requiring long-lasting portability.
Software Development:
4.4
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development. In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:
4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability. Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify. Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Operating Noise:
4.2
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Keyboard Quality:
4.2
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Battery Life:
4.1
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Portability:
3.4
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$2,300
Release Date
March 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1''
Weight
5.73 lbs
Width
14.15"
Depth
10.88"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-13900HX
RAM
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
5
RAM Slots
2
Storage
1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"
Display Technology
IPS
Resolution
2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Display Brightness
498 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
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7.4/10
Portability Score
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6.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Yes
Premium Business Laptop
No
Fan Noise Score
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7.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
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7.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
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7/10
Webcam
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
No
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Number Pad
Yes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
3
USB-C ports
2
USB-C Charging
Yes
Display Outputs
3
Thunderbolt Version
4

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Samuel Horti | June 2023
"The Predator Helios 16 stacks up well against its closest competition in benchmark comparisons. The Acer Predator Helios 16 isn't perfect. It's bulky, its lid feels flimsy and some of its keys are just too damned small – but none of its problems are fatal, and it shines where it counts. The powerful graphics and processor combo are spot on for this price point, the fans stop it getting hot under pressure, and the display is as good as you’ll find under $2,500. It's simply one of the best laptops to play demanding games on."

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