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How to Improve the Performance of Your Dell Laptop Battery

Laptop batteries are essential for portable computing, but they can also degrade over time and with use. If you want to extend yourDell laptop battery life and performance, here are some tips and tricks you can try.
Change or adjust the power plan in Windows 11Windows 11 offers different power plans that can balance performance and energy consumption on your laptop. To improve laptop battery life on Dell, you can choose the Best power efficiency option using the Power mode setting. Here are the steps to do that:


Open Settings.Click on System.Click the Power & battery page on the right side.Under the “Power” section, choose the “Best power efficiency” option using the “Power mode” setting.After you complete the steps, the system will implement policies to favor battery life rather than performance.


Dim your screen brightness and turn off Bluetooth when not neededOne of the biggest factors that affect battery life is the screen brightness. The brighter your screen is, the more power it consumes. To save battery power, you can dim your screen brightness to a comfortable level. You can also turn off Bluetooth when you are not using it, as it can also drain your  laptop  battery.


To adjust your screen brightness and Bluetooth settings, you can use the quick actions in the Action Center. You can access the Action Center by clicking on the icon in the lower-right corner of your taskbar. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + A.


Use the power saver mode and battery saver settings in Windows 11Windows 11 also has a power saver mode that can help you extend your laptop battery life by reducing some features and functions that are not essential. To enable power saver mode, you can follow these steps:
Open Settings.Click on System.Click the Power & battery page on the right side.Under the “Battery” section, turn on the toggle switch for “Power saver mode”.You can also customize the battery saver settings to suit your preferences. For example, you can set a battery level threshold for when power saver mode turns on automatically, or choose which apps can run in the background when power saver mode is on.


To access the battery saver settings, you can follow these steps:
Open Settings.Click on System.Click the Power & battery page on the right side.Under the “Battery” section, click on “Battery saver settings”.Close any unnecessary programs and limit your wireless useAnother way to improve yourlaptop battery life is to close any programs that you are not using or that are running in the background. These programs can consume CPU and memory resources, which in turn can affect your battery performance.


To close any unnecessary programs, you can use the Task Manager. You can access the Task Manager by right-clicking on an empty space in your taskbar and selecting “Task Manager”. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Esc .
In the Task Manager, you can see which programs are running and how much resources they are using. You can sort them by CPU, memory, disk or network usage by clicking on the corresponding column header. To close a program, you can right- click on it and select “End task”.


You can also limit your wireless use to save battery power. Wireless connections such as Wi-Fi and cellular data can consume a lot of power, especially when they are weak or unstable. To limit your wireless use, you can turn off Wi-Fi or cellular data when you are not using them, or switch to a lower bandwidth mode if possible.
To manage your wireless connections, you can use the quick actions in the Action Center or go to Settings > Network & internet.


Check your battery health status and use a compatible battery purchased from DellFinally, you can also improve your laptop battery life by checking your battery health status and using a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery health status can tell you how much capacity your  Dell battery has left compared to its original capacity when it was new.

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HP AR08XL Laptop Battery: Tips and Tricks for Optimal Performance

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We always offer a low price and we guarantee it. That’s why we have our “lowest price guarantee”, so you can be sure that you never overpay for the same product. We provide laptop batteries, chargers, power supplies, adapters for more than 7000 different laptop models. New laptop models are rapidly developed and brought to the market, and new models and batteries come out every week.


The best way to use a HP AR08XL battery is to fully charge it and then fully drain it. Have you bought a new HP AR08XL battery? Then make sure you charge the HP AR08XL battery for at least 12 to 24 hours for the first time. This makes sure that your battery is fully charged. Then you completely drain the battery until the laptop shuts down automatically. To get the full capacity of the HP AR08XL battery f rom the start, repeat this process of charging and draining the battery another 3 or 4 times.

If you are not going to use the HP AR08XL battery for more than a month, take it out of your laptop and store it in a cool, dry and clean place. When you want to use the  laptop batteries  again after this period , make sure you charge it fully for the first time.

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HP to Offer Boston-Power’s 3-year Laptop Battery

A fast-charging laptop battery that promises to last at least three years without any degradation in performance is coming to the market as an option with Hewlett-Packard laptops. The Sonata battery is the product of three years of development work by Boston-Power and will be rebranded by HP as the “Enviro” battery and offered from early 2009 with select machines.

hp, hewlett-packard, enviro, batteryThe battery can be charged to 80 percent of capacity in 30 minutes, which could be useful for travellers who only have a limited amount of time near an electric outlet, and will go 1,000 charges before the   HP Laptop battery’s capacity begins degrading. That’s a charge a day for three years — or four years if it’s only used on weekdays — so it should last the average life of a business laptop. Common laptop batteries today start to degrade after 300 charges.

It brings a new level of performance to the market,” said Christina Lampe-Onnerud, founder and CEO of Boston-Power in an interview.


HP will back up its longer-life promise with a 3-year warranty and the b  HP Laptop Battery  will cost an extra US$20 to $30 over a standard model. Users will be able to select it with certain machines during the customization phase of ordering. It will initially only be available in North America but HP plans to offer it in other markets later.
Lampe-Onnerud first unveiled the Sonata battery at the Demo 2007 conference and the company has spent the last two years developing the technology and preparing for mass-production. Most of the batteries will be made by Taiwan’s GP Batteries while some will come from HYB Batteries in China.


At the time of its launch at Demo it was endorsed by Hewlett-Packard and the two companies have been working together ever since so HP’s move as the first major customer for Boston-Power isn’t a surprise.
Looking ahead the company is hoping to pick up addition laptop vendors as customers as well as break into other industries including consumer electronics and transportation, said Lampe-Onnerud.

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Major Toshiba laptop battery recall issued after faulty units overheat and literally melt

Late Wednesday afternoon, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall for Toshiba laptops batterypacks in Toshiba laptops sold between June 2011 and January 2016. The recall affects nearly 40 different Toshiba models of PCs including Portege, Satellite, and Tecra models. The CPSC estimates the recall will affect about 91,000 units sold in the United States and another 10,000 sold in Canada. Toshiba first revealed the battery pack problems when it announced a voluntary recall in late January.
Anyone affected can receive a free replacement battery from Toshiba.

On top of the models directly affected, users of other Toshiba laptops may have ended up with defective Toshiba laptops  batteries through purchasing extra and replacement battery packs, as well as packs replaced during servicing.
Toshiba has a complete list of all models that are potentially affected by the recall on its site. The computer maker also has a utility you can download that will automatically check your system to see if your battery is part of the recall.For those that want to check manually, Toshiba asks that you look on the bottom of your PC for the Toshiba model sticker. Once you find that, you can enter your PC model part number on Toshiba’s site to see if you’re affected.


This appears to be the largest recall by Toshiba due to defective batteries since the company was caught up in the major Sony batteryrecall that started in 2006.
The impact on you at home: So far, the CSPC and Toshiba are aware of four instances where defective battery packs overheated and melted. Those events didn’t result in any injuries. Getting caught up in a recall is always a pain, but it’s better to suffer without a battery pack for a few days or weeks than risk suffering damage to your system. Until you receive a free replacement, Toshiba advises you to remove theToshiba laptops battery pack from your laptop and use the AC power adapter only.

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The Microsoft Surface Swollen Battery Problem

Surface Pro and Surface Book batteries are swelling massively, but Microsoft is staying silent. Microsoft has a big battery problem. Literally.

The company’s premium line of Surface tablets and laptops have been generally popular among users for some time. But within a few years of use, many Surfaces were plagued by problems that rendered them completely unusable. In the unforgiving creative language of the internet, the problem is known as “spicy pillows.” In more layman terms, this is a swollen battery.

Swelled batteries have been found in almost every model of phone, tablet or laptop from almost every electronics manufacturer. But if this were a competition, the Microsoft Surface is vying for the podium. Not only do Surface batteries swell at an unusually high rate, but the Surface is also designed to be irrepairable, so a swollen battery is often the death knell for these expensive devices. Happily, Microsoft refuses to acknowledge the problem. The most commonly affected models are the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and the original Surface Book, but  battery swelling has been reported in Surface Pro 5, Surface Pro 6, and Surface. Pro 7, Surface Book 2, Surface Laptop 1 and other models.Battery bulge in Microsoft Surface

Lithium-ion batteries are the most common battery type found in consumer electronics today. Like anything else governed by entropy, lithium-ion batteries get worse over time. A new battery that can hold a charge for five hours may only hold a charge for three hours after hundreds of charge cycles. This degradation is normal but can be mitigated with proper battery care. What is not normal is the lithium-ion

battery swelling. This occurs when the battery’s planned chemical reactions are compromised and produce gaseous byproducts, primarily carbon dioxide (CO 2 ). The mixture may also contain the toxic gas hydrogen fluoride (HF) and the potentially toxic gas phosphoryl fluoride (POF 3 ). With nowhere to go, these gases put pressure on the battery bag and cause it to expand. When the battery expands

enough to reach the walls of the case, it continues to push. If you notice an unexplained bulge on your laptop or tablet, it’s most likely caused by a swollen battery. The bulge might be subtle—perhaps you’ve noticed that your laptop no longer sits flush with your desk—or it can be so obvious that it even

separates the chassis and reveals the spicy pillows inside. The battery in Microsoft Surface Pro and Book devices is located behind the touchscreen display, and before swelling occurs, a noticeable patch of discoloration will often appear on the screen. These spots may move over time as swelling increases. There’s a second battery underneath the Surface Book’s keyboard base (pictured above). Surface users who notice a swollen battery should stop using their device immediately. Use caution when handling Surface as theSurface battery may ignite and release toxic fumes.

This applies to any device with a swollen battery, and once the battery swells, the owners of these devices will have to repair, replace or recycle the battery. This is doubly troublesome for Surface users, as Microsoft Surfaces aren’t designed to have Microsoft Surfaces batteries replaced. They’re not the only consumer devices that are difficult to repair; the entire category of thin, sleek, high-end electronics, including Apple MacBooks, is notorious for being difficult for users to repair.


However, the Microsoft Surface line is particularly egregious because Microsoft itself won’t replace the batteries in its products. If you need another battery, Microsoft will sell you another Surface.

By comparison, Apple will replace its own Apple  MacBook batteriesfor $200 or less. That’s not to say it’s impossible to replace your Surface battery. You can always take your device to a third-party repair shop or try it yourself – here’s a step-by-step iFixit guide for Microsoft Surface Book.


But be warned, this isn’t easy to fix, and if you mess up, you could permanently disable your device. Abdullah Mamun, owner of RxTech Repair in Orange County, California, strongly advises users not to try to replace the Surface battery themselves. “If this is your first repair, it’s going to be difficult,” he warns. “You’re probably not going to have a lot of fun.”

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Battery problems with Pixel phones: Google reacts

Some Pixel phone owners are facing serious issues. Current smartphone runtimes are short and the device heats up unnecessarily. The cause of the problem has been found. Now Google has reacted to Pixel phone batteryissues

As expected, Google has now quickly fixed the poor battery life issue on Pixel phones after a flurry of media buzz. According to 9to5Google , server-side improvements have been made and your Pixel phone’s battery will no longer drain. Google phones are becoming more and more popular. This doesn’t quite fit with Google itself causing Pixel phones battery issues in Pixel phones. Many users have taken to Reddit or Google forums to complain about significantly reduced battery life on various Pixel models like the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7. Additionally , the phone is said to overheat, which can be an issue, especially when temperatures outside are higher.


Depending, people were skeptical about the monthly security update, which was released in early May 2023. However, Google apps are currently believed to be responsible for these issues. Initially on the model, the app is said to drain up to 30% of yourphone’s battery. This is of course not normal and should be much lower.
The app you use most should be at the top of your phone’s battery drain list, and for many people that’s probably TikTok or YouTube. When it comes to hardware, monitors are usually the biggest consumer.


Currently, there is no solution to the battery life issues on Pixel phones. Google must step directly in and provide a solution. Google itself has yet to comment on the issue. The greater the media response, the sooner a solution is addressed. Not everyone is affected by the problem

AlthoughPixel 6 Pro battery life on my Pixel 6 Pro (beta) actually feels slightly weaker since the May update, I can’t confirm the difficulties described. As is usual with such issues, only certain users are affected. We can still hope that Google can find a solution. 


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Samsung phone with poor battery life? This function is to blame

Samsung is heavily customizing its Android interface with One UI and a host of additional apps and features pre-installed. Sometimes bugs happen, such as those that affect your smartphone’s battery life. That’s exactly what’s happening now. Behind this is a feature that comes pre -installed on every Samsung phone. Samsung keyboard causes poor phone runtime

If you have installed the One UI 5.1 update on your Samsung device and are wondering why the Samsung phone battery life of your Samsung phone has suddenly become noticeably worse, you now have the answer. Samsung has confirmed that pre-installed keyboard apps with versions earlier than v5 .6.10.31 can cause higher battery consumption (Source: SamMobile). Samsung’s Keyboard app comes pre-installed on every Galaxy device by default and is automatically activated. Not only did Samsung confirm the issue, it also said that updating the keyboard app to version v5.6.10.31 will fix it. This new version has been out for a while. Typically, system apps are automatically updated over time. But if you are still affected by significantly poor  Samsung Galaxy battery life, then you should definitely open the Samsung Galaxy Store and look for updates there.


If you install the new version of the Samsung Keyboard app, your phone’s battery life should improve again. Alternatively, you can try another keyboard, such as Google’s Gboard. For example, I always install them directly on all my devices.
You need to know these Samsung tips:


Samsung has other problemsWhen One UI 5.1 was released, there were some issues with the new interface. Older smartphones receiving updates suddenly have to contend with shorterSamsung  smartphone battery life and higher temperatures. Now that the issue is resolved, the other keyboard bug should also be removed. Hopefully the error won’t show up next time I update.
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The tech sector is pouring billions of dollars into AI. But it keeps laying off humans

The tech sector has kicked off the new year with a spate of fresh job cuts that are coming at the same time as the industry is doubling down on investments into artificial intelligence.


While AI tools putting workers out of jobs has been a major point of anxiety in Silicon Valley and beyond over the past year, not all the recent layoffs in the tech industry are directly linked to AI tools simply replacing workers.
But many of the recent job cut announcements have come on the heels of those same companies disclosing major investments into AI technology as they look to reallocate resources, and a growing number of tech firms have explicitly cited AI as a reason for rethinking head counts.
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The continued labor upheaval unfolding in the very industry creating AI could point to more unrest to come as the technology is forecast to reshape the broader business landscape in the years ahead.
More than 5,500 tech layoffs less than two weeks into 2024The latest rounds of tech job cuts are occurring across a range of roles and in both Big Tech companies and smaller startups.


Tech giants Google and Amazon both announced sweeping layoffs this week impacting hundreds of workers across various business divisions. News of the job cuts at Google and Amazon come months after both companies separately announced multi-billion-dollar investments into AI startup Anthropic.
Also this week, social platform Discord said it was trimming 17% of its staff. Unity Software, the maker of technology used in popular mobile games such as Pokemon Go, said it was cutting 25% of its workforce. And the language-learning app Duolingo said it laid off around 10% of its contract workers.All told, there have been more than 5,500 tech employees who have lost their jobs less than two weeks into 2024, according to data compiled by Layoffs.fyi.


And the latest cuts in tech come after a very painful two years for the industry, marked by hundreds of thousands of workers losing their jobs amid a reset in pandemic-induced demand.
There were some 262,682 tech industry layoffs recorded in 2023, per Layoffs.fyi data, after 164,969 cuts the previous year.
Pandemic demand recoils as AI anxiety takes holdRoger Lee, a startup founder who has long been tracking tech industry layoffs via his website Layoffs.fyi, told CNN that many tech companies are still trying to “correct for their overhiring during the pandemic surge.”


The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic led to skyrocketing demand for digital services as people around the world were forced to work, socialize and shop from home. Against that backdrop, the tech industry went on a remarkable hiring spree. But as pandemic restrictions eased in the years that followed and broader macroeconomic uncertainty set in, the tech industry saw its greatest retraction since the dotcom bust of 2000, cutting tens of thousands of jobs in rapid succession.While Lee says the high interest rate environment and tech downturn have lasted longer than initially expected, he adds that “an increasing number of tech companies have cited AI as reason for layoffs.”
Last year, companies including Chegg, IBM and Dropbox cited the onset of AI as a reason to rethink staffing. More recently, Duolingo and even Google have suggested the same as they seek to mobilize resources to capitalize on the AI ​​boom.


As the full extent of AI’s impact to the labor market is still revealing itself, researchers have said that hundreds of millions of jobs globally could be impacted, though the tech could simultaneously have the potential to create new and different jobs in the future.
Goldman Sachs economists said in a research note last March that as many as 300 million full-time jobs around the world could be lost or diminished by the rise of generative AI technology and that white-collar workers appeared to be most at risk. Separate research also indicates that women’s jobs could be disproportionately impacted by businesses’ adoption of AI in the years ahead.
Disparate impacts of tech job cuts come under scrutinyAs the tech industry layoffs continue, labor advocates and even legislators are taking notice.


The Google workers who lost their jobs this week were shocked to find out via email that they were being laid off, according to Parul Koul, a Google software engineer and president of the grassroots Alphabet Workers Union, a CWA-affiliated group that is organizing workers throughout Google’s parent company Alphabet.
Koul slammed the layoffs as “unnecessary and counterproductive” in a statement to CNN on Friday that blasted “corporate greed.”


“The layoffs introduce chaos and instability into the workplace and force workers to make do with less,” Koul added, saying even those that remain on the job “work in constant anxiety that they will be next.”


Google, for its part, has said that the cuts were to help the teams “become more efficient and work better,” and that it is supporting impacted employees “as they look for new roles here at Google and beyond.”
Some legislators, on the other hand, have recently taken aim at reports of the tech layoffs’ disparate effects on certain workers.A coalition of more than two dozen Black legislators led by Democratic Reps. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri and Barbara Lee of California expressed concerns over the “ impacts of widespread layoffs within the tech industry and its disproportionate impacts on the African American community and women” in a letter late last month to acting Labor Secretary Julie Su that was obtained by CNN.


“Recent findings have consistently shown that minorities and women are vastly overrepresented in industry layoffs,” the letter said.
The legislators pressed the Department of Labor to pay attention to these ongoing mass layoffs and to do more to protect the workers most at risk of losing their livelihoods

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Which Motorola Phone Should You Buy?

These Android smartphones typically offer the same two-day battery life as the Moto models and have plenty of storage. But which Moto model is best?


If someone asked you what type of pet you wanted, you would probably say a cat or a dog. In this metaphor, Motorola’s phone is the hamster. They’re still cute and definitely great for pets, but they’re not necessarily the first or second thing I think of. The company’s Android smartphones often play a third (or fourth) role to the likes of Samsung and Google. If you are an interested buyer, it might be difficult to choose the best Motorola phone since the company launches so many models in a year. I’ve tested just about every one of them, and in this guide, I’ll break down their pros and cons and walk you through choosing my favorite Moto model.


Be sure to check out our other phone buying guides, including the best Android phones , the best iPhones , the best budget phones , the best Pixel phones , and the best phones with a headphone jack .


Update November 2023: We added the Motorola Razr.
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Here’s what you need to know about cable and fatigue on your Motorola phones. This breakdown can help you decide whether to stick with Moto or buy something else.
What connectivity features do Motorola phones have?

Motorola phones have a simple Android interface. This means the company hasn’t done much to perfect the software. It’s simple and easy to use. There’s usually some bloatware, but now you can uninstall almost any software easily.
The phones come with 256 GB storage. This isn’t true for all Motorola phones, but most now offer 128 GB more RAM than the competition.
They have the longest the motorola Cell Phone battery life. The company packs big batteries into these slim phones, which often last a full two days on a charge, beating out nearly all the competition.

There is extensive carrier support. While some Android phones have inconsistent carrier support in the United States, Motorola phones generally work on most, if not all, networks (the company lists carrier support details in the Specs section of all phones) . They all work for the Big Three—T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. Please make sure it is unlocked when purchasing.
Prices often fall. Never buy a Motorola phone at MSRP. They almost always go on sale months (or even weeks) after release, sometimes at deep discounts.What are the annoying things about Motorola phones?Motorola’s software updates are lackluster. The company is slowly improving on this front—it promises three Android OS updates and four years of bimonthly security updates for its high-end smartphones—but it still lags behind its peers. To make matters worse, the Moto G series phones only get one Android OS update (which includes three years of security updates), so they quickly miss out on new Android features.

Even when phones are promised updates, they take a long time to arrive.
The Moto G phone doesn’t have NFC. NFC sensors enable tap-to-pay on your phone, allowing you to use contactless payments at participating retailers. Phones as cheap as $200 have this feature, but Motorola is notorious for leaving it out of (most of) the Moto G lineup.


The camera is dim. One of the reasons Motorola lags behind the likes of Samsung and Google is the camera. They can take great photos, but can easily be overshadowed by the competition.


There is no always-on display. Most Android phones have a setting that you can turn on if you want “always on display” that will display the clock on the screen even when the screen is “off.” Motorola has the Peek Display, which requires you to move the phone or tap the screen to see anything. It’s not a big deal, but if you use a different phone, you might miss this feature.The best Motorola phonesMotorola Edge+ 2023 smartphone
The best Motorola phone right now is the Motorola Edge+ (2023). It’s a tall, narrow device with a 6.7-inch OLED display with curved edges for a more immersive screen effect. I’m not usually a fan of “waterfall displays” like this because my fingers tend to break the screen, but I didn’t have too many problems with this phone.


The Full HD+ screen is clear, colorful, and bright enough to be viewed on a sunny day, with a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. It makes the screen look and feel more responsive, and although I set it to 120 Hz, it was more than enough for me without draining the Cell Phone battery too much. The back of the phone has a sparkling design that looks stylish, with pe options on the front and back.


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Moto Gestures: One of the first proper smartphones I bought was a Moto X, when Motorola (then owned by Google) introduced Moto Actions, which let you use physical gestures to trigger certain features on the phone. Even though they’re now called ” moto gestures,” they’re still an important part of the Motorola phone identity. You can go to the motorcycle Find all of them in the app on your phone, or go to Settings > Gestures.

The ones I use most often are the double -switch gesture to trigger the flashlight and the double-twist gesture to launch the camera.Find all of them in the app on your phone, or go to


Settings > Gestures. The ones I use most often are the double-switch gesture to trigger the flashlight and the double-twist gesture to launch the camera.Moto Gestures: One of the first proper smartphones I bought was the Moto X, and that’s when (then Google-owned)

Motorola debuted Moto Actions, which let you use physical gestures to trigger some features on the phone. They are still very much a part of a Motorola phone’s identity, even if they ‘re now called Moto Gestures. You can head to the Moto app on the phone to find all of them or go to Settings > Gestures. The ones I use most often are the double-chop gesture to trigger the flashlight and the double-twist action to launch the camera.


Ready For: This is a more recent addition, and it’s not available for some of the cheaper Motorola phones. It lets you wirelessly connect the phone to a nearby display, where you can see mobile apps, use your phone as a webcam, and share files. If your Moto is supported, you can find it by heading to Settings > Connected devices > Ready For. If you’re connecting it to a PC, you’ll need to download the desktop client (Windows only), or the Ready For Assistant if you’re connecting an Android tablet. If you’re using a TV, it needs Miracast support if you want to connect wirelessly, but you can use a USB-C or HDMI cable as well.

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Review: Solid Performance, Short Battery Life

A reasonably priced, well-specced entry into a gaming laptop . The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has good build quality, plenty of ports, a great screen, and solid gaming performance, but it can’t beat mediocre  Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 battery life . Why Trusted Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend countless hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the ones that are right for you. Learn more about how we test.

The Acer Predator Helio Neo 16 is a new contender in this segment, offering an Intel Core i7-13700HX processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 16-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) display. This isn’t a budget system, but with a starting price of $1,199 and $1,549 as tested, it’s not unreasonable.


Acer has packed this hardware into a chassis that, while designed for 1440p gaming, won’t look out of place in an office environment thanks to its restrained design. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 designThe Predator Helios Neo 16 is an all-new model from Acer with the clear goal of providing gamers with a modest price point. That said, I found the overall design to be very conservative, without much that stands out. The only Flash elements in the design are the WASD, arrows, and Predator Sense keys, which feature translucent black keycaps and clear black keycaps.

On the right side of the case, you’ll find two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type A) ports and a Kensington lock. Switching to the left side, Acer includes a USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-A) port, an Ethernet jack , a MicroSD card reader slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The rear panel has an HDMI 2.1 port, two Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C) ports, and a proprietary jack for a 330-watt power adapter.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Turning to our usual gaming benchmark suite, I pitted the Predator Helios Neo 16 against the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i7-13700HX, RTX 4060, 1600p), the Gigabyte Aorus 15X (i9-13900HX, RTX 4070, 1440p )) and Razer Blade 14 (Ryzen 9 7940HS, RTX 4070, 1600p). Note that RTX 4070-based systems will have an advantage in gaming benchmarks, and the RTX 4060 in the Legion Pro 5i has a slightly higher boost clock than the one in the Predator Helio Neo 16.

Next, I lined up Grand Theft Auto V (very high settings), with the Predator Helios Neo 16 tied for third with the Blade 14 at 1080p, 90fps. However, it was displayed at 1600p resolution at 49 fps compared to the Blade’s 52 fpsAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 Upgradeability

Access to the Predator Helios Neo 16’s internals is achieved by removing the 11 Philips head screws. The entire bottom panel can then be easily removed with some appropriate fingernails. Removing the bottom panel reveals the battery, two SO-DIMM slots (each occupying an 8GB DDR5-4800 module in our review unit), and two M.2 slots. One of the M.2 slots can accommodate a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and the other is available for future expansion. There’s also a slot for an M.2 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo card.Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 battery life


As I saw in the gaming benchmarks, the Predator Helio Neo 16 ranks near the bottom for overall performance. I expected the meager gaming results to translate into above-average battery life. However, I was wrong. The Predator Helios Neo 16 has less than three hours of battery life (2:59), and its next closest competitor is the Legion Pro 5i (4:54), followed by the Aorus 15X (5:20). With a runtime of 8 minutes and 34 seconds, the Blade 14 outlasted all laptops assembled. The Predator Helios Neo 16 uses a relatively powerful 90 WHr Predator Helios Neo 16 battery, which makes the results even more puzzling.


Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 popularityThe Predator Helios Neo 16 is powered by a Core i7-13700HX processor (55W) and a GeForce RTX 4060 GPU (140W). Acer uses dual fifth-generation AeroBlade 3D fans in the system and Liquid Metal thermal grease in the CPU. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Software and WarrantyThe Predator Helios Neo 16 comes loaded with some bloatware from the factory, but many customers rarely use it. You get Acer Purified Voice Control,

Acer Product Registration, Acer Care Center (system vital signs, recovery management, etc.), Acer Planet 9 (social gaming platform), DTS Surround
Unbound, DTS:X Ultra, Express VPN (30-day free trial), Dropbox (100GB free when you sign up as an Acer customer), Killer Intelligence Center and Realtek Audio Console.
In addition to all these pre-installed apps, there’s also the usual Windows 11 bloatware like shortcuts to Spotify, TikTok, ESPN, and Instagram.


However, the app I use the most is Acer PredatorSense. The utility has its own dedicated key on the keyboard for easy access, and allows you to set power profiles, adjust system fan speeds, and control the keyboard’s RGB lighting (and more). It also allows you to monitor important system information such as fan speed, CPU/GPU temperature, Wi-Fi statistics, and RAM speed/utilization.


The Predator Helios Neo 16 comes with a one-year warranty.Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 specsThe base Predator Helios Neo 16 comes with a Core i7-13500HX processor, GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 16-inch FHD+ display for $1,199. The mid-range configuration replaces the RTX 4050 with an RTX 4060, adding $100 to the price.


Our review unit featured a Core i7-13700HX processor, GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB of RAM, 1GB SSD, and a 16-inch QHD+ display, and cost $1,549 exclusively from Best Buy.
bottom lineThe Acer Predator Helios Neo 16’s lower gaming performance is easily explained by the two rivals’ high-performance GeForce RTX 4070 GPUs. Additionally, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i comes with the same Core i7-13700HX CPU and RTX 4060 GPU, almost with slightly higher boost clocks. So this is not a surprising result.
However, when you add in low storage performance and a disappointingAcer laptop battery (which only lasted less than three hours), it becomes harder to recommend this laptop.


The Predator Helios Neo 16 has some good points, like a bright display and an attractive chassis. But it’s hard to ignore its performance shortcomings, especially laptop battery life. The final knock on the laptop is its price. At $1,549, the Legion Pro 5i is a better option and is $100 cheaper.

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