Acer Helios Neo 16 - 7 Problems You Need To Know!
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The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is generally a great mid-range gaming laptop, but it's not perfect.. These are the 7 problems that I've got with this laptop that you need to know!
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Acer Helios Neo 16 Review Timestamps:
0:00 I’ve got 7 problems…
0:21 Problem #1
1:24 Problem #2
1:51 Problem #3
2:06 Problem #4
2:38 Problem #5
3:13 Problem #6
3:36 Problem #7
3:48 It’s Not All Bad.. Here What’s Good!
4:54 More Important Details
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Sussy Jarod?? 🤨 🤔
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Despite the performance loss from last year, I feel the fan noise alone makes this years Neo a worthy upgrade. Helios went from being one of the loudest gaming laptops to one of the quietest.
I think the slightly lower performance in the framerate testing is the direct result of the Neo having a larger screen. The older model's gpu is driving a smaller 2560x1440 screen whereas the Neo is pushing out 2560 x 1600. That's about 10% more pixels which is roughly equal to the percentage difference in the frame rates between them. At the moment the Neo is also cheaper than I can find the older model.
Thank you for showing the screen specs. I always consider sRGB, ARGB and DCI-P3 on screens when deciding to buy new laptop.
Would the Helios 16 non neo with 4080 and 13900hx be a solid option for 2300 bucks? I heard it has liquid metal leaking issues but not sure if this is true.
I think this is a better buy for the price compared to Lenovo LOQ 15 as well as the Nitro 5 (unless with the 3060) especially in the South-East Asian region. The battery too is quite bigger compared to the Legion & the Nitro
idk if it's the time or the region but the Helios 300 is more expensive (1750USD) than the Neo 16 (1500USD), and i do prefer newer models over older models just for the extended dirver support
Does both slots support m.2 NVme ssd?
Any change of a review on the mini led 16 or 18 inch non neo version?
Does XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade M.2 NVME 2TB PCIe Gen4 2280 Internal Gaming SSD is compatible with this laptop 2nd slot cause I don't know which size of ssd can easily fit in this laptop?
If the power brick is not worth it to use, then what power consumption is needed for this laptop to run smoothly? Planning to use type c as charging. Thanks!
does this laptop support type c charging
Im looking for a budget used, at least RTX 3070 with at least 240Hz display laptop.. Any recommendations?????
Helios 300 or Neo 16 for the same price?
Hi Jarrod. Have you noticed a bit of warping on the display panel casing especially on the top? Sorry if this question sounds confusing. I just want to make sure that it's just not my unit I got. Thanks.
Pls review the Victus with the 6gb 3050 and a budget CPU
Is there excessive screen bleeding ?
Just bought my laptop early june and im getting a blue screen with an error code saying WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR. Its a hardware issue apparently but idk whats going on.
I bought this on sale for 999$, although it's a I5 13500hx with rtx 4050, but from what I've experienced it's an amazing laptop
Good to hear it's going well!
How is it going now any cons recorded please do let me know I'm thinking of buying it
@@replymeasapp still an amazing laptop, haven't found any problems with it at all
@@replymeasappI bought it for the same deal and the only problems I’ve had is the wifi not connecting I think it’s the driverb
@@replymeasappI got the same model, and I'm pretty happy with it. Only big downside of the 4050 model is the 6gb vram prevents effective use of raytracing in the latest games (Darktide for instance) while using higher settings. However, you can max out settings in older games like Crysis Remastered and get good fps. 60-80 in Crysis Remastered with everything set to highest. 120 solid with dips to maybe 80 in Darktide with high settings no RT
I am looking forward to buying this, i am unsure whether i should or shouldn't. Please guide
I bought one at the beginning of June and I really like it. Coming from my old 2018 Acer Helios 300 this was a massive upgrade.
This isn’t the Helios 300 it’s the Helios neo 16
@@danegreen629He bought a neo 16, his old laptop was the Helios 300
how's the laptop? no issues? planning to buy one soon
Jarrod, 13500HX version of this device is infact a value for money offering, considering the specs and the performance it brings to the table compared to its counterparts in terms of pricing.
i have the rtx 4050 with i5 13500hx acer predator helios neo 16
@@DiamondCyruss considering getting that one... is it worth it
@@anishpradhan4493 idk the fan speeds get pretty annoying but you always need to keep it on performance otherwise the laptop is prone to overheat
@@DiamondCyrusshow about the ram? Single channel or dual channel?
@@vergilskuter dual channel
Hi Jarrod! I have concern regarding with this laptop model, do you recommend it over other rtx 4060 laptop? Actually i'm eyeing on other brands that have the same gpu but different cpu like aorus, msi and asus tuf. (All of the 4 brands i mentioned have the same price here in my country, that's why i'm taking a hard time choosing from those 4) It seems that Ryzen 7 7735hs processors tends to run hot and has higher temperatures compared to 13th and 12th gen intel. Does this predator helios neo 16 really improved compared to previous models? That i wouldn't worry about build quality and other issues in the long run? Considering it also has Liquid Metal, i'm kinda worried if it will pumpout sooner or later. (Don't wanna waste money and i'm under a budget + i prefer 4060 gpus) Thanks Jarrod!
7735HS is Zen3+, so probably more comparable to 12th gen, personally I wouldn't care about heat in a specific model, I'd just look at the performance difference. 4060 can run most games pretty well today.
Hi dude. Acer pred with 13500hx or lenovo loq with ryzen 7 4840h? Thx so much for all videos.
LOQ
Does it come with dual chanel or single chanel ram?
Then who's better for gaming, I'm planning to buy one, tell me please 🙏🏻
Does it actually charge with type c?
Waiting for mine to come in. Will be here Wednesday. The one I ordered from best buy has the 1080p camera. Ordered a Samsung 980 2tb m.2 to go with it.
I was going to say this. I just ordered mine from Best Buy and they say it has a 1080p front camera...
your t shirts are always on point✅🔥
Hi Jarrod, I am confused for legion 5i pro 2022 i7 12700h rtx 3060 and legion slim 5i 2023 i5 13500h rtx 4060 , which should I buy , I need for content creation and gaming , their prices are same here in India, Please reply??
Check the reviews.
Here in Malaysia the Helios 300 (2022) with an rtx 3060 and an i7-12700h with 16gb cost RM7579 (1622 USD) while the Helios neo 16 with the rtx 4050 and the i5-1300HX with 8GB RAM is RM4484 which is (960USD). There's a huge difference here in Malaysia and the Helios neo 16 might be the one for me.
Yeah that's what I am talking about same here in India it costs fucking 2100 dollars
the one u r getting @960$ comes with i5 processor ,500gb ssd, rtx4050 and 8gb ram thats why its cheaper ...the laptop shown in this video comes with i7 processor, 16bg ram and 1tb ssd and rtx 4060
@@Vitaminprotein7 nah man the one I'm talking is the one with i5 13500HX and 16gb ddr5 ram 1tb storage I think 🤔 and rtx 4050 maxed out one and it's fucking 1300 dollars
@@shoryasingh1192 I was talking to that Malaysian guy.. And the unit which u r talking about i5processor, 16gb ram, rtx4050 comes with 500gb ssd in India with a price tag of 1lakh around
@@Vitaminprotein7 yeah man it's fucking expensive 🥺like 1 lakh 10 thousand but with discounts it's ok😊
Hi Jarrod just wanted to ask is the nitro series from Acer reliable? Cause I've been hearing they just die out pretty quickly
I have not heard of that, I've bought a few and haven't heard others mention it as a common issue?
@@JarrodsLaptops I've seen reviews like the nitro doesn't last even for 2-3 years. Heating and noise issues. Overall not a good experience with Acer as I've seen in reviews. And I'm talking about in India btw. I am thinking about the Nitro 16 with R7 7840HS and RTX 4060. But when I see these reviews about Acer i get sceptical.
@@No_One1231acers nitro is a budget laptop not a proper gaming laptop. I also went through its reviews and bought a Helio neo 16 i7 13th gen with 4050 GPU. Nitro series are not designed well enough to control the thermal problems. It touches 90 degree during casual gaming itseems.
@@No_One1231 idk about that, im still using my nitro 5 from 2019
guys wich one is better in same spesification Acer Helios Neo 16 vs Hp Victus 16
Which one would you but if same price Helios 300 Intel i5 12500H (3060 6GB) or Helios Neo 16 Intel i5 13500HX (4050 6GB)? Please help thank you!
which one is the quietest?
What about the i9 with the RTX 4070 8gb graphics?
I've had mine for about a month now and I love it! added a 2Tb Samsung 980 pro M.2 and 32gb of RAM. Just wish predator sense had better fan control. Like a Fan curve. I've tried MSI afterbruner but the fan controls won't work. it has no problem staying cool I just wish I had more control over the fans. Anyone with the computer or a similar one know how to get the full function of MSI afterbruner on this laptop??
How is the screen?
@@rajyavardhansingh4491 Great! No complaints whatsoever.
@@rajyavardhansingh4491 Great! Best I've ever owned.
How many of these problems carry over to the non Neo 16?
Can you do the acer nitro 17?
well I heard some people say the neo series is in higher standards than nitro but less than predator helios 16/18(non-neo versions) kinda like LOQ series from lenovo but better i guess
And I got an I9 13900hx with the neo, it’s really well priced honestly. And now it’s make sense with 300w power supply.
Will you try Asus TUF F15 2023? And how Is the i7 12th gen + 4060 for you?
Not sure, waiting to see what ASUS can send.
Please can you review the HP victus with Rizen 5 5600H and Navidia G force RTX 3050 BTW love your video
No sorry, we've only got time for 2023 models going forward. HP didn't send any models last year because they didn't want to for some reason, and they were too expensive for us to buy to review. This should change this year though.
its on sale for 1099$ should i get it?
For $2000 What would be the best one to buy a helios 300 or neo 16. Thanks
For 2000, find a laptop with a 4080 that's on sale with an Intel 13900 or above.
jarrod what about predator helioss 16 with i9 and rtx 4080?
Asking the same question
@JarrodsTech i m confused between buying Acer Helios Neo 16 2023 165 Hz Display/i9-13900HX/RTX 4060 8GB Graphics/16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz RAM/512GB SSD vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 2023 165 Hz Display/i7-13700HX/RTX 4060 8GB graphics/32GB DDR5 4800 MHz RAM/1 TB SSD which one would be better to buy plz recommend me between one of these two thanks #JarrodsTech
Pls do with asus tuf f15 4060 i7 12 gen review too
One of the biggest problem is Ram upgrade, it's support Max 32 Gig's
I'd love to see asus tuf a15 with Ryzen 9 7940hs and rtx 4070 benchmarks.🙌
I was planning to buy this, and to me I was considering this rather than helios 300. Should I buy?
I bought the predator helio neo 16 i7 13th gen, rtx 4050 variant. There is a lenovo LOQ ryzen 7 variant with rtx 4060 in competition with this one as well. Same price segment.
@@pranovgeorge5071 how is the laptop ?
@@abdur9918 power throttle, current throttle, few micro stuttering during gaming, high temperature at high settings, undervolting is locked and cannot undo it.
@@pranovgeorge5071 yo thats a lot of problems mine is on the way
Hi All, I've ordered a helios neo 16 i7 13700hx 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, RTX 4050 6GB 140W laptop for around 1139 USD. Is it worth or do I go for Asus ROG i5 13450hx 16 GB RAm, 1 TB SSD, RTX 4050 6 GB 140W laptop for around 1239 USD. How good is the performance of this i5 Asus compared to i7 Acer? Please someone help out. Im buying for the first time.
my led lights aren't changing colors they're stuck on blue what do i do?
i have the 4050 variant and it is just 1 month old but im experiencing weird display glitches ONLY WHILE PLAYING VIDEOS.
i got it with i5 13500hx rtx 4050 and its a beast rtx 4050 laptop without any doubt. i have no issues with it except the heavy weight. thermals and battery backup are pretty good. i don't know what is happening with you with this model. maybe you should try the i5 13500hx with rtx 4050 model.
hey may I ask, about the second ssd is using 2280 form factor right?
@@arifsudarsono3435 both ssd slots has 2280 form factor.
Can it upgrade to dual channel ram?
@@vergilskuter yes
ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE BATTERY DRAINING FAST?
I bought this laptop for 860$ in Best buy with i5-13500hx and RTX4050. And the thermals are so good and cpu temps never went beyond 80. In eco moode i get 5 hrs of battery life which is good for gaming laptop i would say
Bro would you recommend it?
would you recommend it ? i am planning to buy it
@@manik6621 Yeah only if the offer is good. I bought it for total of 860$. If this is more than 950 or 1000$ then you can buy, still plenty of options
I also bought the same .i will definitely recommend to go with this laptop.best gaming laptop and batterybackup is also good
Acer Neo 16 i5 rtx 4050 or Asus TUF A16 R7 Rx7600s which one of them will be a better deal Bro pls Help?
I checked Asus it has much longer battery life in Jarrods reviews and graphs. But it looks ugly. Neo looks more stealth and grown up. But cool as well. Has more ports and better screen.
Would u recommend this for editing?
Yeah the screen is decent for that, at least this one, not sure if the 1080p one is lower quality.
@@JarrodsLaptops I also have another question. Do u I should get this rtx 4060 with i7 13gen or the previous model with rtx 3070ti , i7 12gen . The screen of that one is QHD with 240 Hz display. Great in every aspect but then again 40 series have frame generation and can outperform 3070ti with it . Also the 4060 where i live is 100$ cheaper
Hey Jarrod Can you verify that 64gb works in this rig @ 2 X32gb 4800mhz Ive even seen some sites selling 5600mhz for it.
Do you think the Nitro 16 and the Helios Neo 16 has the same chassis?
They are different, the non neo is smaller and lighter.
Can u review yoga 9i pro or acer nitro the new version
I'll see what we can get!
Anyone have issue blackscreen when booting?
Can you make a video about Asus Rog strix G18 and G16 ? Please
Strix G16 will be on the main channel soon.
so how about hp victus 16 ?
Turning on frame generation would paint a completely different picture in those bar graphs, I hope that newbie buyers understand that.
Unfortunately newbie buyers don't understand that it's not a fair representation to include frame gen FPS results on such a graph, so we just don't go there.
How good is the Acer predator neo 16 with i9 13900hx processor and 16gigs of ram and rtx 40608gb and it is normal for a gpu to reach 81degree celcius while gaming …?
It's not. It is an issue
Which will be better for the next 3-4 years? For an all round performance and not just gaming?
Even the cheaper predator Neo 16 with i5 nd 4050 shud be able to last you that long considering you're a casual gamer + DLSS 3.0 and FG will make the 4050 last a long while
it will be the enough for like 7 years unless intel comes out with some 15th gen.... these specs or no joke the are in the top premium level bro dont worry about the specs getting outdated it wont
Can i ask which is better to buy . Helios neo 16 or asus tuf a16
Stay away from pred Helios. 100c cpu temp right out of the box
Are you doing the Helios 16 review too? looks very promising and clean but with Jet fans. lol
I would like to compare them, just waiting on Acer.
Yes I actually use mini DisplayPort dongle because it is much cheaper than type C
more of these pls
You didn’t check the 4070 Neo Helios tho
In India case is totally different. Predator helios neos 16 is value for money in its segment
True.. I have been enjoying mine...it is excellent in this budget tbh...
@@Hey_Itz_Sidbro i am thinking of buying it. Can you share your experience with the laptop??
@Arnav-iu6oy so far so good....I do stuff like video rendering and all, and the device is pretty lit...my one almost never goes above 80 degrees....the thermals are pretty good. As for the games, I don't know much...since I don't do that very often
@@Hey_Itz_SidI'm buying i5 13th gen rtx 4050 should I go for it? Please tell me any cons if you have faced thanks
@replymeasapp i haven't faced any cons with mine...I don't think you will regret what it delivers at the price point. Unless, you do love any other laptop at maybe, a different price point.
Bro i just ordered it from amazon for video editing and little bit gaming but should i cancel it? Based on your review this laptop doesn't sound so good.
Hey did you receive the laptop any problem with it thinking of buying one would need your suggestion
@adithyabuddha6168 yes its a bit heavy laptop but performance is very good no problem with laptop. I'm fully satisfied.
Thats because Jarrod here is comparing A budget version of the predator lineup with the Highest Tier premium laptop in 2022 Acer helios NEO 16 = budget version of Predator 2023 Acer Helios 300 3070ti = Premium version of Predator 2022 The reasonable comparison would've been Acer Predator Helios 16 and Acer Helios 300 3070ti Helios 16 has better build quality, better speakers, per key RGB, Lightbar (back), higher spec range VS Helios Neo 16.
Where I live, helios 300 still costs a bomb and the neo 16 is just way cheaper. Despites all the downgrades mentioned here, it is no brainer not to go for a cheaper one. I just hope it turns out well in the long run, that's all.
new version has better cooling which also cannot be understated...
straight to the point !
I don't know understand why the Helios Neo is being compared to the Helios 300. Surely the Helios 300 has been replaced by the Helios 16? I assume this years Legion 5 pro is a down grade on last years legion 7?
What’s the difficulty? He’s doing so, because of the current prices. People take this stuff way too personal. People looking for one in such a price window may find the 300 a better buy.
@nSquared75 sure, let me explain where im coming from, Jarrod himself already highlighted the helios 300 has been replaced by the helios 16/18 kzhead.info/sun/a8msd7dtfqRrgX0/bejne.html . and they are not my words......they're his. so my question is genuine not personal.
@@nSquared75I think people do that because by region the pricing is different. Helios 300 is still more expensive here in Asia than in NA.
Bro you are comparing last year's flagship to the current year semi flagship model Or some compromised model Is it really fair?
Acer nitro 5 (i7 3070ti ) or predator neo 16 (i5 13gen 4050) plz help me .. iam really confused
Go for predator if you're a casual gamer who doesn't mind top graphics and just want a future proof laptop Otherwise if youre a hardcore gamer then buy Nitro (but remember to buy a 16gb ram stick cuz the laptop only has single channel 16gb Ram inbuilt)
Update on this:got mine few days ago and it's phenomenal! The thermals are one of the best but sometimes it does crash while playing heavy games cuz fsr the dropbox app messed up the nvidia mux switch but thts easily fixable by disabling Dropbox processes or by clicking on use only discrete GPU while on ac power apart from that this laptop will easily last 3-4 years at this rate
@@Spedicedokey but predator is better than nitro in gaming right
Got this laptop basically new for 890$. Totally worth it. Have had some weird issues where the fans spin up without anything going on, and the pc reboots itself. Gonna try some ddu and maybe a fresh clean windows install without the bloatware.
were u able to fix this issue?
anyone experienced random freezes where you have to force it to shut down because keyboard or cursor is unresponsive ?
Me, still trying to explore different troubleshooting and ive already done a lot, its not HW, it is driver related since 40 series are still new
In my place. The both price quite the same and the helios 300 can be more expensive
Sir I have a question Helios neo 16 when set on 60 hrz there's a ghosting issue?
yes but only when you game in 60hrz it has an 165hrz option use that for normal use or gaming too as it is way better and laptop will run better u can t set this high specs laptop on 60hrz abd not expect probs to come use the 165 hrz and you will notice huge improvements
I just got this laptop myself, Year End Sales Promotion, RM 3,969 ($849.35), which is a steal for me. It's the Intel Core i5 13500HX and RTX 4050. Considering I got a good deal out of it, I'm not complaining, honestly.
How is the laptop with the fan noise and the heat is it good to game on average settings 1080p because I am considering buying one with the same specs
@@noobgenji I normally play my games in either Balance mode or Performance mode (there are four settings when plugged in: Quiet, Balance, Performance, and Turbo). I played Cyberpunk 2077 in Balance mode, and the fans aren't that loud, and the temperatures are great (hovering around late 70c to 80c-ish, but that would depends on the games you're playing and the graphical setting you set. I generally play medium to high, on some occasion ultra) but with performance mode the fans are a tad bit loud but you gain extra performance due to that and cooler temperature, however the upper part of the keyboard above can get a little warm after a few of hours of gameplay.
@@ITFurdusthow much fps play cyberpunk?
@@Mangjean I can't remember since I've uninstalled the game some time ago, but I played with high settings with DLSS set to quality and frame generation on, I can comfortably get more than 60 fps. I think around the 70, 80, 90-ish mark. But just so you know you can max out that game and play it comfortable with no problem at all so you don't have to worry about it. But I tend to play games in Balanced mode because I don't like loud fans, but with performance, expect some FPS boots.
@@ITFurdust still worth it in 2024?
Bought I5-13500HX 1440p rtx4060 for only $999 and it's great, for the price and performance this couldn't be better
Bro where did you get it?
its a chinese version. They dont have i5-4060 on global market. Only chinese market i think@@Gi-yg4wo
I think you should compare helios 300 with helios 16 and not helios neo 16.
Bro its not fair to compare predator helios 2022 with neo because neo model they make to be inbetween higher than nitro and lower than helios
Correct!
In my country the price is 1100 usd and i thought its a better deal ghan lenovo 5i
At the rtx4050 price range, helios Neo16 has the same features as the LOQ15 but better. -cheaper in my region -13th gen cpu -better keyboard (tested them both) -bigger screen -higher refresh rate -better upgradability -noise is now actually equal tothe LOQ -con: that chonky charger Only thing better in LOQ15 is the speaker 😂
3:45 That old webcam looks so much better it's not even close. I usually can't tell the difference that much, but here it's so obvious. What happened?
I guess they liked potatoes
Been thinkin bout 4060 model recently... but heard that their customers service and aftersales are the worst making me start consider another model...😂
The speakers don't matter. Use a headset, headphones and run them through an audio interface if they are wired.
In India Acer Helios 300 is not available neither on the Acer official website nor on any e-commerce. So, any other alternative for Helios Neo 16. Price of Neo 16 is $1297.
Hey bro u purchased the laptop?
After watching both your videos for this model, I think it really depends on the country ur in. Here in our country (Philippines) the entry helios neo 16 (i5 4050) I got costs 1275 usd. While the last year’s helios 300 (i5 3060 assuming this is the counterpart for the 4050 with both 6gb of vram) costs 1310 usd. So it is actually cheaper here 😅. Think I could also disable LCD overdrive and lower refresh rate to increase battery life. Its just through their respective settings. Our charger brick also is a 230W brick instead of the 330W so more lighter and logical lol. Our camera, according to the acer PH website also said that its 1080p. Overall, both laptops are great, but it all comes down to the price and performance ratio which varies between countries. I got my neo 16 cheaper than the ratio of prices in your country. What are your thoughts though? Thank you Jarrod 😁
How's the temperature while playing games? I'm contemplating buying the helios 16 i9 4070 or legion 5i pro i7 3070 ti. The legion is more expensive by 107. 67 USD (Php 6k).
@@raspberry8455 I am in the Philippines as well, and just recently bought this laptop for 106.000 PHP (approx 1900 USD) - this variant includes an Intel i9 13900HX, 32GB DDR5 5600mhz, and a Geforce RTX 4070, plus you're getting a free Predator gaming chair as well as a mouse and keyboard bundle. I personally think that its the best value your money.
@@krayzieridahdamn awesome freebies. Especially that chair tho
@@raspberry8455fps games average around 70-80 on performance mode wjich for me is decent. Im not sure on AAA games. U can go back at jarrods video for temps on this model.
How does it last for media consumption?
Last model's cam looks a "little" better? This one's like an old cheap mp4 player.
lol, I recorded the audio before actually putting them up side by side in the editor.
I own both the laptops - Helios 300 (i7 12700H, RTX 3070Ti) and the Neo 16 (i7 13700HX, RTX 4060) and I disagree with most of the points mentioned here. First off, comparing a 3070Ti vs a 4060 is in itself a flawed argument. Its another matter that a 4060 manages to hold its own and, in most cases, even exceed the 3070Ti's performance...that, in itself, is a praiseworthy feat. Gaming performance: In particular, the gaming performance comparison done here is with DLSS and Ray Tracing both turned off. Why?? Why would anyone buy a 40 series laptop and turn these 2 pathbreaking technologies off?? Conclusion: In games that do support DLSS and Ray Tracing, the Helios Neo 16 beats the Helios 300 hands down. Especially in games that support DLSS 2 and DLSS 3, you can't imagine how good the games look! Battery: Unless you are doing hardcore gaming on battery power (which I doubt anyone does), you won't get any noticeable difference in battery capacity. I ran a test simultaneously on both laptops (played LOTR extended version movies back to back, LOL) and the Helios 300 lasted only 11min more than the Neo 16. Considering the bigger screen of the Neo 16, and the fact that the peak brightness of the Neo 16 is much higher than the Helios 300, I think its a good trade-off. CPU performance: Much better than what Jarrod's numbers denote. For instance, I did several simultaneous x265 test encodes on both laptops at exactly the same settings (Mode: Quality, Preset: Slower, on Staxrip) and the Neo 16 outperformed the Helios 300...Every Single Time. Just another instance of "test figures" not really translating to real-world performance, eh? Also, GPU encoding on the 4060 using Nvenc simply blows the mind! The cooling on the Neo 16 is much improved than the Helios 300, and is significantly quieter under normal cooling. Turn up the cooling to Turbo mode, though, and it gets quite loud too...but then, you can power through several hours of intense gaming with ease. All in all, you buy a new laptop for the generational updates you get. In this case, you get the RTX 40 series capabilities, which is huge leap forward compared to the RTX 30 series. This simple fact outweighs most of the negatives mentioned here. Also, the argument that you are getting a 1 year old laptop at a lesser price than a new laptop...I mean, c'mon! Isn't this how technology works? Take it from someone who has used (and abused!) both laptops for a significant amount of time - the Neo 16 is better than the Helios 300. End of story.
Interesting.. I'm planning on either buying this laptop or the Helios 300 3060, which one do u think I'll be better off buying overall?? Would appreciate ur opinion ASAP🙏
Well I agree with the price issue, but then right now there is a black firday sale where it is less than $1000
Anyone had issues with audio? For example, mic recordings. I sound very muffled when I play back my recordings. My mic is brand new and so is the laptop. My gut is telling me this laptop is faulty 😢
Here in Malaysia for some reason the Helios 300 costs more than the neo 16.
True! So weird even tho considering it's last year's model🙃
yep, here in Philippines, it costs 90k PHP(1.6k $) and the Helios neo one, the lowest spec is just 60k PHP,(1000$) and the highest is 80k PHP (1.4k $)
well, i think you should review Helios 16 or 18
Me too, waiting on Acer.