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

Original price was: $2,526.99.Current 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.

Configure this machine

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Ubuntu LTS + GNOME if you want our recommendation. Omarchy, Herald OS, Fedora, Bazzite, CachyOS, and any listed distro if you don’t. Herald OS is alpha: independent project by Luke The Dev (@iamlukethedev), MIT, Fedora + Hermes Agent — not affiliated with Nous Research.

Dual-boot (optional)

Not ready to commit 100% to Linux? We’ll partition the drive. The BIOS boot menu asks which OS to load each time it starts.

Briefcase (optional)

A padded sleeve for the commute. The 15.6" case fits 14 and 15 inch machines. The 17" bag fits 15.6, 16, and 17 inch.

Mouse (optional)

A simple Logitech wireless mouse that works on Linux. Nano receiver, plug it in and forget it.

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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

Why so few reviews? Well, we've been an independent Linux shop customizing and shipping Linux laptops that just work out-of-the-box to our valued customers since 2007. While we've sent out more than 5,000 machines all over the world, we have only recently started asking customers for product reviews, so our review count is new and still growing. Every review here is from a real, verified buyer and we'd love for you to be our next one. Oh, and after we ship you your dream machine, please leave one too. 😘

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