I just tested the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI — its 240Hz refresh rate and graphics are stunning but everything else feels lackluster
Tom's Guide Verdict The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI features one of the most beautiful screens I’ve tested on a laptop. It’s bright and features stupendous color coverage and accuracy. Its 240Hz refresh rate delivers smooth gaming performance, and the laptop is great for everyday tasks, too.
- ▪Tom's Guide Verdict The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI features one of the most beautiful screens I’ve tested on a laptop.
- ▪It’s bright and features stupendous color coverage and accuracy.
- ▪Its 240Hz refresh rate delivers smooth gaming performance, and the laptop is great for everyday tasks, too.
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Tom's Guide Verdict The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI features one of the most beautiful screens I’ve tested on a laptop. It’s bright and features stupendous color coverage and accuracy. Its 240Hz refresh rate delivers smooth gaming performance, and the laptop is great for everyday tasks, too. But its flaws are hard to overlook. An ineffective cooling system, slow SSD hampered by bloatware, bulky design, and short battery life make the Neo 16 AI a hard sell. $1,499.99 at Walmart(512GB SSD) $1,799.99 at Amazon(1TB SSD) $2,299 at Newegg(1TB) Check Best Buy Pros +Beautiful, bright display +240Hz delivers solid gaming performance +Strong everyday performance, too +Excellent color coverage and accuracy Cons -Gets very hot -Not the fastest SSD -Short battery life -Bulky for travel -So. Much.
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