The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (2025) in Obsidian Black is a premium powerhouse designed for elite gamers and creators who require the latest in AI-driven performance. This cutting-edge laptop features the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, providing a sophisticated hybrid architecture with dedicated NPU (Neural Processing Unit) capabilities for enhanced productivity and smart workload management. Paired with the next-generation NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, which boasts 12GB of high-speed GDDR7 VRAM, this machine delivers unmatched graphical fidelity, supporting advanced ray tracing and DLSS 4 to ensure smooth, lifelike gameplay in the most demanding AAA titles.
The centerpiece of this laptop is its breathtaking 16-inch WQXGA OLED display, which offers a blazing-fast 240Hz refresh rate and a near-instant response time. This panel provides 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy and perfect black levels, making it as effective for professional video editing as it is for competitive eSports. To support such intense hardware, Acer has integrated its 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology and liquid metal thermal grease, ensuring the system maintains peak performance during extended gaming marathons without thermal throttling.
Key Features
- NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti (12GB GDDR7): This is a significant leap for the "70" class. With 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM, it provides the high memory bandwidth needed for smooth 1600p gaming with Ultra settings and advanced ray tracing enabled.
- Stunning 240Hz OLED Display: The 16-inch OLED screen delivers near-instant response times and perfect black levels. The 240Hz refresh rate makes it ideal for both atmospheric AAA titles and high-speed competitive esports.
- Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor: Built with an integrated NPU (Neural Processing Unit), this CPU is designed to handle AI tasks efficiently, which powers features like Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 for crystal-clear, AI-driven noise cancellation.
- PredatorSense 5.0: A dedicated hardware key allows you to instantly open the management suite to monitor system vitals, customize the 4-zone RGB keyboard, and switch between four power modes (Quiet, Balanced, Turbo, and Predator).
- Obsidian Black Aesthetic: Features a sleek, professional finish with laser-etched "secret codes" on the lid, maintaining the Neos unique "puzzle" branding.
Specifications
- Model: Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (2025)
- Processor: Intel® Core Ultra 9 (Series 2 / Arrow Lake-HX architecture)
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (12GB GDDR7)
- Display: 16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, G-SYNC®
- Memory: 32GB DDR5-6400 MHz (Upgradable to 64GB)
- Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (Includes additional M.2 slot for expansion)
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Connectivity: Killer Ethernet E3100 and Wi-Fi 7
- Ports:
- 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort / Power Delivery)
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x MicroSD Card Reader
- 1x RJ45 (Ethernet)
Power & Cooling
- 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan: Utilizing ultra-thin metal blades and liquid metal thermal grease to keep the high-performance CPU and GPU cool under load.
- Battery: 4-cell Li-ion (90Wh), providing around 57 hours of non-gaming productivity.
- Power Supply: Includes a high-wattage AC Adapter