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Acer Gaming Laptop Predator Helios
13th Generation H-Series i9 16GB DDR5 RAM 1TB SSD RGB Backlit KB NVIDIA RTX 4070 16" 165Hz QHD Screen
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Joey, Tech Expert @ Laptop Station
“Acer has nailed this one! At £1,069, it punches well above its weight for the price. Laptops around this price typically score between 33 and 36.”
38/40
My score
Great for
Professional editing using DaVinci, SolidWorks, Sketchup
Advanced gaming for Cyberpunk or Marvel Rivals
Action games like GTA V and Fortnite
Also good for
Advanced photo editing using CapCut and Illustrator
Popular gaming apps like Minecraft and Sims 4
Moderate photo editing apps Photoshop and Premiere Pro
Not ideal if you need
No downsides noted. Consider adding more RAM and storage later for best performance.
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Yes, this laptop comes with Windows 11 Home. Windows is the software that controls your laptop, and lets you install other software and get on the web. Some people consider Word, Excel and Outlook to be part of Windows, and although they are both made by Microsoft they aren’t the same thing.
The colour of this Acer laptop is Black.
Yes, this laptop has a HDMI port so you can connect a TV or bigger screen. These ports are the same as you’ll find on DVD players and games consoles.
The model number for this Acer laptop is NH.QLVEK.00A.
There is a one year warranty on all laptops, with an option to extend to two years for a small charge.
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21 point check
Each laptop receives a comprehensive check of all its components, moving bits, and internals to make sure they're all tip-top.
1.System & BIOS check
2.Processor performance check
3.Memory RAM test
4.Storage health check
5.Battery health check
6.Display quality check
7.Keyboard test
8.Trackpad test
9.Ports & connections
10.Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
11.Audio speakers & mic
12.Camera test
13.Cooling system check
14.Fan noise check
15.Graphics performance
16.Shake test
17.Photos taken
18.Build & hinge check
19.Exterior condition
20.Clean & dust removal
21.Final ready-to-use check
The geeky bit
Performance and technical information
A clear breakdown of the main spec, screen, ports and everyday features.
- Processor
- Intel i9 upto 5.4GHz (13900HX) - 24 Core
- RAM
- 16GB
- Storage
- 1TB SSD
- Graphics
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 (8GB)
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Home installed
- Screen Size
- 16"
- Resolution
- (2560x1600)
- Screen Features
- Quad-HD
- IPS
- 100% DCI-P3
- 165Hz Refresh Rate
- Ports
- 3xUSB-A
- 2xThunderbolt
- HDMI
- Ethernet
- MicroSD Reader
- Networking
- WiFi 6E
- Bluetooth
- Colour
- Black
- Product Weight
- 2.6 kg
- Release Year
- Early 2024
- Model No.
- NH.QLVEK.00A
- Other Features
- RGB Backlit Keyboard
- Webcam
About Acer Gaming Laptop Predator Helios - 13th Generation H-Series i9 16GB DDR5 RAM 1TB SSD RGB Backlit KB NVIDIA RTX 4070 16" 165Hz QHD Screen
No task is off-limits with the Predator Helios from ACER. It's powered by and RTX 4070 graphics chip and a 13th generation Core i9 processor making it capable of playing the latest games* in incredible detail, while looking incredible on its Quad-HD display.
Key Features
- The i9-13900HX is unlocked, with 24-cores and a clock speed upto 5.4GHz.
- Multi-tasking is easy thanks to its 16GB DDR5 RAM.
- Adjust the lighting to suit you on its RGB backlit keyboard.
- ACERS 5th generation cooling system keeps your system running well.
- With 8GB dedicated graphics you can play games or edit photos and videos.
- The display has a 165Hz refresh rate and is rated 100% DCI-P3 for colour clarity.
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Adobe After Effects
Good · 2/4Best for: This tier is fine for everyday HD motion graphics, animated logos & moderate compositing.
Adobe Illustrator
Excellent · 4/4Best for: This tier is great for complex vector illustration, numerous artboards & working alongside Photoshop or InDesign. If testing 3D & materials effects you should consider 32GB RAM (still doesn't promise instant rendering!).
Adobe InDesign
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Work with complex image-led publications, long documents & multiple jobs simultaneously. Choosing 32GB RAM is ideal for using other ADOBE apps like Photoshop or working on large projects at one time.
Adobe Lightroom (Classic)
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Ideal for large RAW shoots, HDR or panorama work, repeated AI edits & substantial export batches. This tier also works best when running other ADOBE apps, especially with 32GB RAM.
Adobe Photoshop
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Great for larger layered compositions, extensive restoration & working with several substantial docs. More power for demanding filters & editing alongside running other creative apps.
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Larger layered collages, detailed photo restoration & editing with other apps open. Having dedicated graphics provides more power for demanding projects.
Adobe Premiere Elements
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Perfect for demanding FHD projects & light 4K editing with longer timelines, effects & background tasks. 32GB RAM required for heavier 4K work & running other ADOBE apps alongside Premiere Elements.
Adobe Premiere Pro
Good · 2/4Best for: Can do regular HD editing with titles, colour correction & modest overlays. Better dedicated graphics means smoother performance working on longer sequences & working with several media files.
Affinity Photo
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Great choice larger high-resolution composites, extensive restoration & heavier live filter stacks. Dedicated graphics provids power for demanding photo work alongside other creative tools.
Canva
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Great for substantial Canva work alongside spreadsheets, meetings & other browser-based tools. Stronger processing & more RAM provides power for image-heavy designs & video work, thanks to Canva being cloud based.
CapCut
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Working on 4K projects, more layered effects & editing alongside other creative applications. Can run some demanding media & background tasks.
CyberLink PowerDirector 365
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Ideal for larger FHD productions & reasonable 4K editing. More layered effects & editing alongside other creative apps. Extra graphics memory provide power for more demanding media & background tasks.
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Good · 2/4Best for: This tier meets minimum requirements for regular HD editing, moderate colour-node work & modest Fusion titles. Extra graphics provides room for larger projects & more audio & video layers.
GIMP
Excellent · 4/4Best for: GIMP is a great free editor, perfect for larger layered photo composites, extensive restoration & high-resolution painting.
Serato DJ Pro
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Mixing 3 or more decks, live stem splitting, serato video & more.
Football Manager 26
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Largest player and league database and watching matches in highest quality. No lag in menus.
Fortnite
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Exceeds Fortnites recommended requirements making it ideal for competitive play. Unlocks use of Fortnites Unreal Engine 5 graphics features.
Hogwarts Legacy
Very Good · 3/4Best for: Playing with higher FPS on improved graphics offering an overall smoother feel.
Minecraft Java Edition
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Players who like massive modpacks, excellent FPS particularly when playing the vanilla (unmodded) game. "Fabulous" graphics settings with highest chunks render distances.
Microsoft Word, Excel or Google Docs
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Working on more complex Word, Excel and Powerpoint documents.
Kids Schoolwork
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Kids at college or higher. Smoothest performance for non-app specific tasks such as online research, projects and more.