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title: "Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI 16″ WQXGA OLED 240Hz, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5060 8GB, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD"
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Acer · 16 inch

# Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI 16″ WQXGA OLED 240Hz, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5060 8GB, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD

~~$2,526.99~~ Original price was: $2,526.99.$2,220.99Current price is: $2,220.99.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-I71-921L): Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB, 16″ 2560×1600 WQXGA OLED display (240 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, glossy), in **Obsidian Black**.

16GB / 1TB as configured. We install your Linux distribution in the USA, install the NVIDIA driver, and test Wi-Fi, display, audio, Bluetooth, and the discrete GPU before shipping. We ship hybrid graphics. For this RTX 50-series GPU we recommend Ubuntu 26.04 LTS or Fedora 45. Dual-boot is optional. All OS packages are updated plus a final reboot test before it ships.

This 2026 model is new on Linux. Predator-specific extras (the mode key and fan readings) depend on kernel support for this exact model and are not confirmed yet. Acer hardware warranty stays with the machine. Ships USA only.

SKU: NH.U6LAA.001Categories: [16 inch](https://thelinuxlaptop.com/product-category/linux-laptops/16-inch/)
, [Linux Laptops](https://thelinuxlaptop.com/product-category/linux-laptops/)
Tag: [NVIDIA GPU](https://thelinuxlaptop.com/product-tag/nvidia-gpu/)
Brand: [Acer](https://thelinuxlaptop.com/brand/acer/)

Ships by Nov 13- **Ready out of the box: every available Linux OS package update installed, then a final reboot test.** Firmware/BIOS updates applied when available and compatible with current stable kernels (Omarchy builds: firmware updated too). Dual-boot: Linux side only.
- Linux installed and tested — Ubuntu, Omarchy, Fedora, or any listed distro
- Wi-Fi, GPU, webcam, Bluetooth guaranteed
- Manufacturer hardware warranty stays with the chassis
- Fast shipping. Tracking emailed
- Talk to a Linux engineer: [877-547-3638](tel:+18775473638)

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