2024 the best laptop for editing videos and photos review
Price: $1,149.99 - $999.99
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MESS WITH THE BEST: When you brandish this Predator Helios Neo 16 gaming laptop, you’re holding the key to unlocking your ambitions – your curiosities – and endless possibilities. Forge a new path with the Predator Helios Neo, equipped with superior cooling technology a beautiful 16" 1920 x 1200 IPS panel, and a treasure trove of performance-enhancing features like NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 laptop graphics and Intel Core i7-13650HX processor. Suit up, strap in – and let Helios Neo pave the way. (NH.QLUAA.006).
ELITE GAMING & CREATION ANYWHERE: The Intel Core i7-13650HX processor goes beyond performance to let your PC do even more at once. With a first-of-its-kind design, you get the performance you need to play, record and stream games with high FPS and effortlessly switch to heavy multitasking workloads like video, music and photo editing.
BEYOND FAST: Feel the power emanate from within the neon-hued shell of the Helios Neo 16. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is beyond fast for gamers and creators. They're powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture which delivers a quantum leap in both performance and AI-powered graphics.
STUNNING VISUALS: Lock your sights on this display. At 16 inches with a 16:10 aspect ratio,165Hz refresh rate, and 3ms response time the WUXGA LED panel goes all out and includes NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus for maximum graphics power. The result is a display that minimizes tearing, blur and prioritizes seamless gameplay.
NVIDIA ADVANCED OPTIMUS: NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is NVIDIA’s graphics switching technology, which allows a laptop display to dynamically switch between the integrated graphics (inside the processor) and the discrete graphics (the NVIDIA GPU) without having to reboot. It enables the long battery life of Optimus, along with the immersive, tear-free, stutter-free gameplay of G-SYNC.
Internal Specifications: 16GB DDR5 Dual Channel Memory (Up to 4800 MT/s) (Maximum 32GB); 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD (2 x PCIe M.2 Slots | 1 Slot Available)
START YOUR ENGINES: This Predator Helios Neo 16 laptop will take your game library, place it in front of you, and dare you to give it a challenge. Not only does the Helios Neo look good while dishing out frame after frame, but this RTX-empowered machine is fully optimized for maximum 140W MGP usage, so you always have two things: Full Power.
FULLY CONNECTED: With the Intel Killer E2600 Ethernet and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, and Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro, you have everything you need to clear out the online competition. Plug all your peripherals into the full range of ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 x Thunderbolt 4, and HDMI 2.1.
COOLING PERFECTED: The Helios Neo 16 includes state-of-the-art cooling featuring our custom engineered all-metal 5th Gen AeroBlade fan technology and the chilling efficient heat transference of liquid metal thermal grease on the CPU to push performance to its maximum potential.
PERSONALIZE WITH PREDATORSENSE: Make your laptop shine with the 4-zone RGB backlight, use the mode hotkey to fit your situation (quiet time or playtime), and open PredatorSense with a single press of a key. Mix and match colors to your heart's content and choose from four modes: Quiet, Balanced, Performance, and Turbo or Balanced and ECO when relying on battery alone.
Ports For All Accessories: 2 - USB Type-C Ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) DisplayPort over USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 & USB Charging, 1 - USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Featuring Power-off Charging), 1 - USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port, 1 - USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port, 1 - HDMI 2.1 with HDCP support, 1 - Ethernet (RJ-45), 1 - Headphone/Speaker/Line-out Jack, 1 - DC-in for AC Adapter, 1 - Kensington Lock Slot. The Right Fit: 14.18" W x 11.02" D x 1.05/1.11" H; 5.73 lbs.; Lithium Ion 90-Watt Hour Battery
Reviewer: Katheren
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great performance for the price.
Review: I can say it's a very good mid level laptop:Games tested so far:FFXIV - 120-150fps on 7.0 with DLSS on and everything maxed.Cyberpunk 2077 - 90-110 fps on High settings, DLSS frame generation and low RTX lighting.Build quality is good, it's a bit thicker than most laptops in the space but has solid feeling hinges and the keyboard is a bit more clicky than the usual click clack ones laptops have.I've heard some people complain about fan noise but compared to other ones I've owned the fans are very quiet.Screen quality is very good, feels more bright with bold colors than others in the space, and had no backlight bleed.Has a solid amount of ports, with two normal USB A ports on the right side and two thunderbolt ports on the back next to the HDMI port. Supports displayport over USBC, no issues using it with my Valve Index.Has 2 m.2 slots that can be easily accessed by removing a few screws at the bottom. Note that the left (filled) slot is the only one that can fit a full size m.2 nvme drive, the other slot doesn't have as much clearance., and some of the thicker ones with cooling pads will not fit at all.Still, this is a VERY easily upgraded laptop, you don't have to pull apart half the laptop to upgrade the M.2. or ram slots, so Acer is a class act for doing that.Note this is the 2023 version with the blue intakes on the back and not the 2024 version with the black square ones.For complaints: the hinge on the screen seems quite large so the screen position does feel a bit higher than most laptops. Some people may actually prefer that but I like a more sleek look without gaps between the base and the screen when opened.Battery life isn't great, but that's to be expected with a gaming laptop.If you can get this sub-$1000, it's an absolute steal. Highly recommended.
Reviewer: Sara O.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works amazing!
Review: This laptop works amazing! I have not had issues with overheating in the slightest with the ability to toggle between the different modes. The screen quality is so so clear and glorious, I was shocked when I first loaded up a game that takes a lot of graphics. The colors are so vibrant you would think you were using a high end monitor instead of a laptop screen. I have yet to find a game that lags this beast, so I would say the gaming capability is great! The keyboard feels the same as just about any other laptop keyboard. Even setting this thing up was a breeze!I highly recommend this over the neo i9 because I feel like the ability to change and upgrade is one of the most important parts of this laptop. There are two M.2 slots, one taken by the main drive which is 1 Terabyte, the other open and free to add another one, which I took my 2 Terabyte one from my previous laptop and put it in it. The ram is accessible and as long as you use DDR5 and get the correct size, you can upgrade it from what I can tell. You can't upgrade the CPU or GPU but honestly I don't feel like you need to. Unless you are on the drop for brand new games as they are coming out, this beast has plenty of gaming power to go around.
Reviewer: J.D.Curry
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: One of the best mid-tier gaming laptops available!
Review: My gaming rig was on its way out, with an outdated i5 processor, GTX 1060 graphics card (which I paid too much for used on eBay) and 16GB of RAM, so my partner and I discussed what our next PC purchase would be. After much research, I found that the Acer Helios 300 provided a decent integrated graphics card (3060) that could play older AAA titles on Ultra, and newer ones on either High or Medium with little overclocking using stock settings most of the time. Most recently I played the Diablo IV Beta & the Resident Evil 4 remake on High settings, and it looked great on the 1920x1080 screen.On occasion I do plug it into my 4K LG Monitor, or the 4K TV in the family room via HDMI port or Mini Display Port (and doing so increasing the screen resolution to 3840x2160). At this point, its when the overclocking tool(s) become most advantageous. Yes, the fans are a bit loud, but that's normal for these devices. To combat this I pair either my Apple Airpods Max via BT or my Razer THX headset when gaming on the TV. I also use a cooling mat that has a couple fans on the bottom that help dissipate heat.I've also been using this laptop for school work which it does in a flash on anything Office 365. Webcam and built-in mic are more than enough for Zoom calls and proctored exams. This thing is overkill for school work. (Which is just an added bonus.)I've also done a bit of video editing using Adobe Premiere and it renders video files much quicker than my old PC. I'm not much of a content creator, but I imagine this computer would be great for extensive 4K video or other more complex projects.Finally, this machine has several options for expand-ability and future-proofing. Since purchasing it, I have upgraded the RAM to 32GB and have installed a second SSD drive (using the included adapter that came in the box). And I'm happy knowing that there is an empty M.2 slot available when I decide to install a third hard drive for when I need to.I have no qualms about the price, and believe it was more than fair for what's available on the market today. It's a solid mid-tier gaming laptop that's more than capable with keeping up with newer titles. With chip shortages, supply chain issues, not to mention the folks who do bitcoin mining grabbing up all the graphics cards, which in turn jack up prices to insane amounts, it was a no-brainer to replace my aging gaming rig with this laptop instead of holding out hope for a better graphics card in the future.
Reviewer: Mirna Zeferina Montero Casas
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Al encender la computadora, jamás dio imagen, solicite devolución de mi dinero el 14 de septiembre 2024 hasta el momento, no me han devuelto nada, ya ellos tienen su producto que devolvi
Reviewer: Alejandro P.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: El primer equipo que pedà me salió mal y tuve que devolverlo en menos de una semana, le di una segunda oportunidad y este funciona correctamente, los juegos se ven super bien, hay quienes dicen que el sonido se escucha muy bajo pero tengo entendido que es sonido espacial (dtsx), la baterÃa dura poco pero es razonable, es súper rápida y me encanta su diseño, también puedes hacerle upgrade a la Ram e instalarle un nuevo SSD sin problemas.
Reviewer: Muhammad D
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Very happy with the order. Laptop is amazing! No any issues!
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Nhor J.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Everything is good as expected from its specs but the battery life is really short compared to the average 6 hours mentioned in the details. My laptop takes only 2 hours and i need to recharge it again even i am just watching YouTube
Customers say
Customers like the quality, speed, and value of the notebook computer. They mention it's a great PC, runs smoothly, and is good value for money. Some appreciate the graphics quality. However, some customers have reported that the noise level gets a little loud and the speakers are tiny. They also are disappointed with the battery life. Opinions are mixed on functionality and heat resistance.
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