Acer Predator Helios (16-inch, 2023)

18 reviews

Mar, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Acer Predator Helios (16-inch, 2023). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and price. The durability and screen are also appreciated. There are some critical reviews about the portability and battery. There are some mixed reviews about the usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Predator Helios (16-inch, 2023) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Christian Guyton (techradar.com)

Hands on: Acer's new AI-powered gaming laptops could take your performance to the next level - just don't expect an RTX 5090.

My name... is Neo

Strong internal specs ; Mini-LED and OLED display options ; New and improved chassis ; Sensible pricing

Bulky and heavy ; CPU and GPU options are a little limited

A new entry into Acer's 'Neo' laptops, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI is essentially the recently-announced Helios 18 AI, but with some minor design tweaks and a lower entry price. Based on my time with it, it's a strong desktop replacement system...

Feb, 2025

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Acer Predator Helios 16 review: a beast of a gaming laptop

Serious power in a surprisingly portable package

13th Gen Intel Core i9 processor is smooth ; 240Hz refresh rate screen ; Fairly lightweight ; Excellent cooling

As is common in gaming laptops: battery life is impractical ; Case easily smudged by fingerprints ; Turbo mode is almost unusably loud

The Acer Predator Helios 16 is a powerhouse gaming machine that may dent your bank account but won't hurt your back - as it's lighter than many top other top-spec machines. If it weren't for the battery life and noise levels when at full steam it would...

Jun, 2023

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Expert review by : Luke Baker (pocket-lint.com)

Acer Predator Helios 16 review: Heavyweight performance

The Acer Predator Helios 16 is an all-new chassis for 2023, but does it perform with the best of them?

Excellent performance at WQXGA resolution ; Lovely 240Hz Mini LED display ; Expansive I/O ; Handy performance mode button ; Reasonable pricing

Chunky and heavy ; Noisy fans in turbo mode

The Acer Predator Helios 16 is a chunky gaming laptop that puts performance above all else. It's sturdy and well-made and can handle all the latest triple-A games. The display is stunning, too.

Jun, 2023

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Expert review by : Claire Tabari (laptopmag.com)

Acer Predator Helios 16 review: Powerful, gorgeous, and reasonably priced

I was surprised at the affordability of this gaming laptop

Bright and colorful display, Powerful RTX 4080 performance, Superb processing power, Excellently priced

Weak speakers, Lacking battery life

The Acer Predator Helios 16 has fantastic hardware without sacrificing its gorgeous display, and it’s reasonably priced.

Dec, 2024

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Expert review by : Marc Herter (notebookcheck.net)

Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-72) gaming laptop review: A predator with sharp teeth and quiet paws

High-end hardware, a brilliant mini LED display and efficient cooling make the Acer Predator Helios 16 a real gaming dream. In reality, the predator among gaming laptops is actually quiet. Nevertheless, our review reveals that the laptop's many...

fast (CPU & GPU);top-level display;quiet;customizable (keyboard and fan covers as well as RGB);many ports

short battery life ;SSD gets warm

The Acer Predator Helios 16 is a powerful gaming laptop with many benefits. The outstanding performance, paired with a brilliant mini LED display and an efficient cooling solution, enables an immersive gaming experience. A wide range of customization...

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Expert review by : Nikolay Palaozov (laptopmedia.com)

Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-72) review – A Gaming Laptop on the Verge of Greatness

The Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-72) is almost a perfect gaming tool. It could impress future buyers with its stable build and many RGB options. The keyboard and the touchpad are some of the best we've seen in a notebook of this caliber. You can...

2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 Gen 4 slots ; 100% sRGB and 98% DCI-P3 coverage + accurate colors with our “Design and Gaming” profile (BOE0B17) ; 240Hz 1600p IPS display with snappy pixel response times of 7.5 ms (BOE0B17) ; PWM-free + high max brightness of 523...

Short battery life for a 90Wh capacity ; The gaming performance could be a bit better ; Noisy fans in “Turbo” mode

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : Erlingur Einarsson (creativebloq.com)

Acer Predator Helios 16 review: bulky gaming laptop packs a wallop

Games, graphic design, multitasking; this Acer Predator Helios 16 hunts it all down.

Holy graphical prowess Batman ; Full-size keyboard, somehow ; Can be used for self-defence

Mediocre battery life ; Ow, my back

The Acer Predator Helios 16 not only has the physical heft of a blunt assault weapon; it packs a punch like one too. Coming in at almost 3kg, and sporting a large screen and even larger body underneath it, being inconspicuous is a lost cause, but if...

Nov, 2023