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Black 16 inch gaming laptop with OLED display

Acer America

Acer America Predator Helios Neo 16S AI gaming laptop

SKU CH-BRJR-R9G2D

A 16.0-inch WQXGA OLED panel at 240 Hz is driven by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and an RTX 5060 with GDDR7 memory

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX drives AI-enhanced multi-core speed for heavy workloads
  • 0 inch OLED panel at 2560 x 1600 resolution renders deep contrast and vivid colour
  • 240 Hz refresh rate keeps motion fluid in fast-paced competitive titles
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7 powers high-fidelity graphics and real-time effects
  • 1TB SSD plus 16GB RAM enables quick boot, rapid level loads and smooth multitasking

16-inch WQXGA OLED gaming laptop

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around a 2560 by 1600 OLED panel running at 240 Hz. It targets gamers and creators who want high-refresh visuals and AI-accelerated workloads in a portable chassis. The system ships with Windows 11 Home and carries the Copilot+ PC designation.

Verify memory and storage needs before ordering

The unit arrives with 16 GB of soldered memory and a 1 TB solid-state drive. Confirm whether your workflows require additional capacity, as the memory is not user-upgradable and the single drive bay may limit future expansion. Check that your peripherals and external displays match the available ports on this model.

Sustained load behaviour on RTX 5060 graphics

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7 maintains stable frame rates during extended sessions thanks to the laptop's thermal design. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX manages power distribution across cores to keep performance consistent when both CPU and GPU are heavily utilised. Surface temperatures rise under continuous load but remain within the engineered envelope for this form factor.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,201.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Refresh frequency 240 Hz
Higher than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAcer
Product linePredator
Product colorBlack
Product typeGaming
Recommended useGaming
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Panel typeOLED
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display16
Display formatWQXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Video RAM6 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Ports & slots
Thunderbolt ports1 x Thunderbolt 4
Video outputs1 x Thunderbolt
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Power
Battery packLithium Ion
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Does the box include the laptop, power adapter and documentation, or must the charger be bought separately?

The box contains the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI laptop, its power adapter and the usual documentation, so no separate charger purchase is needed.

With 16 GB of soldered memory and a 1 TB SSD already installed, should I choose a model with more RAM or a larger drive?

The 16 GB configuration handles current games and multitasking well, while the 1 TB SSD fits a large library; only select a higher-capacity version if you routinely run memory-hungry creative workloads.

What does the 240 Hz 2560 x 1600 OLED panel mean for actual gameplay on the RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7?

The 240 Hz refresh rate lets the RTX 5060 push high frame rates at the native 2560 x 1600 resolution, giving smooth motion and deep contrast in fast-paced titles.

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