ACER PREDATOR HELIOS 16
Gadgets Philippines|March 2023
Today's definition of a powerful gaming laptop is continuously evolving. Apart from running ray-traced games, an ideal gaming laptop must have an equally capable processor, larger storage SSD, efficient RAM for smoother loading of programs and files, and a decent display for immersive gaming and casual entertainment. This year, Acer introduced the Predator Helios 16, which aims to tick all the boxes.
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ACER PREDATOR HELIOS 16

DESIGN

Like any other gaming laptop, the Acer Predator Helios 16 is a hefty rig. The smooth black chassis looks more premium than the older generation of Predator Helios laptops. On top of the lid is the iconic Predator emblem in silver. Lifting the screen reveals the per-key mini-LED RGB backlit keyboard with a number pad. The touchpad is also Its lighting can be customized using PredatorSense, Acer's own application. On the left side are the Ethernet and USB ports, a microSD slot, and an audio jack for wired headphones. Meanwhile, two USB ports are on the left side. The power plug, an HDMI port, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports are on the rear edge of the Predator Helios 16. Apart from the edgy RGB lighting at the back, the gaming laptop's rear fans feature replaceable covers that allow you to customize its look. Its full-high definition web camera and built-in microphones are located at the top.

HARDWARE

On paper, the Acer Predator Helios 16 is a gamer's dream. It comes with a 13th-generation Intel Core i9 - 13900HX processor matched with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card, ideal for running graphics-intensive games and software. It also boasts a whopping 32GB DDR5 RAM and 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD for extensive storage. This ensures smooth multi-tasking from daily web browsing, casual gaming, and running intensive software for video editing, drafting, and animation.

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