Acer has announced the market launch of the new Predator Helios 16 2023 gaming notebook. As usual, the systems are available in numerous high-performance configurations and are also offered with different display options.
Choices also include the display, the Helios 16 is offered with a 16-inch WQXGA display with either a 165 or 240 Hz refresh rate. As an alternative for the model, there is a mini LED panel with a refresh rate of 250 Hz, which should also be able to cover the entire sRGB color space. 1,000 local dimming zones and a maximum brightness of 1,000 cd/m² promise a particularly convincing reproduction of HDR content.
Only Intel models can be selected as processors, whereby customers can choose between Core i9 and Core i7 processors of the 13th generation. A GeForce RTX 4080 with a maximum graphic power of 175 watts can also be ordered as a graphics card. Up to 32 gigabytes of DDR5 RAM with a clock frequency of 4,800 MHz can be ordered, and two PCIe Gen 4 SSDs can also be operated in a RAID 0 array.
A new cooling solution promises better dissipation of waste heat, with liquid metal thermal paste also being used. The keyboard has a key drop of 1.8 millimeters and is equipped with RGB lighting. Among other things, two Thunderbolt 4 are available.
Price and availability
Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-71) gaming notebook is offered in different configurations and differs significantly in terms of equipment and price. The starting price for the Predator Helios 16 2023 is $1,649.99 and can be purchased on Newegg.com, Bhphotovideo.com, and Amazon.co.uk websites.
Predator Helios 16 2023 specifications
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i9-13900HX (13th Gen), 1.6 to 3.9 GHz Efficiency 16-Core, 2.2 to 5.4 GHz Performance 8-Core, 36 MB L3 Cache
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with 12 GB GDDR6 VRAM
- Memory: 32 GB DDR5, 2 x 16 GB
- Storage: 1 x 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe
- Display: 16-inch IPS panel, 16:10, 2560 x 1600, 240 Hz, G-Sync
- Ports: 1 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2, Display 1 x HDMI Output, 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
- Audio: 2x Speakers
- Communications: 1 x RJ45 (Gigabit), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO 2 x 2, Bluetooth 5.2
- Webcam: User-Facing 1080p
- Battery: 4-Cell: 90 Wh Lithium-Ion
- Keyboard & Mouse: Keyboard with Backlight, Number Pad, Pointing Device TouchPad
- Dimensions: 35.94 x 27.9 x 2.69 cm
- Weight: 5.73 lb / 2.6 kg
