Acer has upgraded the 14th generation Intel Core series processors in its Predator Helios 16 and Predator Helios Neo 16 laptops in India. The gaming laptops from 2024 are compatible with graphics cards up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080. With WQXGA screens, the new Acer Predator Helios 16 and Helios Neo 16 are equipped with Acer’s MagKey 3.0, which can be customized by installing it in the WASD keys. For better cooling, use the fifth generation AeroBlade 3D Fan Technology.
Pricing and availability of the Acer Predator Helios 16 and Helios Neo in India:
In India, the starting price of the Acer Predator Helios 16 is Rs. 1,99,999. The starting price of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is Rs. 1,34,999. The laptops are currently offered for sale in the nation through the Acer Online Store, Acer Exclusive Stores, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, and other approved retail locations in a single Abyssal Black color choice.
Specifications of the Acer Predator Helios 16 and Helios Neo 16:
Windows 11 Home drives the latest Acer Predator Helios 16 and Helios Neo 16 laptops. The base Helios 16 Neo variant has a WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution IPS panel with 165Hz refresh rate, while the Predator Helios 16 and the top-end Helios 16 Neo variant have a 16-inch WQXGA (1,600×2,560 pixels) IPS display with 500 nits brightness and 165Hz refresh rate. While the Helios 16 Neo may be set with a 14th Gen Intel Core i7 14700HX processor, the Predator Helios 16 can only be built with a 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX processor when combined with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU. They come with 1TB of SSD storage and 32GB of RAM, though 2TB of storage is an option.
Users can switch mechanical keys on the Acer Predator Helios 16 and Helios Neo 16 thanks to WASD MagKey 3.0 functionality. To improve the gaming experience, they are equipped with multiple AI-powered capabilities, such as Purifier Voice 2.0, Nvidia DLSS 3.5, and AI-assisted noise reduction. With Acer’s Purified View function, video chats can be enhanced with features like background blur and automatic framing.
The RGB Infinity Mirror on Acer’s Predator Helios 16 laptop features customizable RGB illumination for each key and RGB lighting effects. An RGB Dynamic Predator Lighting Logo is another feature on the laptop.
For thermal management, Acer’s fifth-generation AeroBlade 3D Fan Technology is included with the Predator Helios 16 and Predator Helios Neo 16. Compared to the fourth generation AeroBlade 3D fan, the new technology, which has 89 blades, is said to enhance airflow by 10%. There is a 90Whr battery to support them.
The Predator Helios Neo 16 model weights 2.8 kg, compared to the 2.65 kg weight of the Predator Helios 16. They have a microSD card reader and USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 connectors. They also provide access via Wi-Fi 7.