Power Adapter Options for the Helios Neo PHN16-71-73LT

Hey everyone,

Just purchased a Helios Neo PHN16-71-73LT. Seems great, but man this 330W power adapter weighs more than the laptop! I'd like to use the 230W AK.230AP.005 adapter when I'm on the go, and just keep my 330W at home, but I'm not sure if the 230W is compatible, and I don't want to fry my battery. Acer's website says it is compatible, but that specific model isn't listed on the adapter specs so I feel like I'm getting conflicting info. I'd only be using the laptop for AutoCad on the go, and only doing hardcore gaming when I'm at home. So as far as power consumption, I don't think it'd be a problem. Just want to make sure I'm not gonna mess my new laptop up.

[Edited the thread to add model name to the title]

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StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/693302/power-adapter-options-for-the-helios-neo-phn16-71-73lt

Use the SlimQ 330 as this is made for 330W and the most powerful gaming laptops, as its made for the Acer Predator range of laptops also and its 50% smaller and lighter than your 330W Predator charger and has USB-C charging. You can’t just use any USB-C charger on these high powered gaming laptops.

This what SlimQ says about their chargers - as power-hungry gaming laptops need power. And now there's a new style 330W charger that's smaller, lighter, and faster than any similar gaming laptop charger. If you want to keep your gaming laptop powered up but don't want to carry around a bulky, brick-like charger, the SlimQ 330W GaN-based charger is the winner.

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Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/693302/power-adapter-options-for-the-helios-neo-phn16-71-73lt

You have a USB-C, Thunderbolt 4, USB charging port, why not try a small portable 90-Watt USB-C charger, all these will work with your laptop (use only 90-Watt for fast charging): https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-usb-c-laptop-charger/

StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/693302/power-adapter-options-for-the-helios-neo-phn16-71-73lt

Use the SlimQ 330 as this is made for 330W and the most powerful gaming laptops, as its made for the Acer Predator range of laptops also and its 50% smaller and lighter than your 330W Predator charger and has USB-C charging. You can’t just use any USB-C charger on these high powered gaming laptops.

This what SlimQ says about their chargers - as power-hungry gaming laptops need power. And now there's a new style 330W charger that's smaller, lighter, and faster than any similar gaming laptop charger. If you want to keep your gaming laptop powered up but don't want to carry around a bulky, brick-like charger, the SlimQ 330W GaN-based charger is the winner.

TrashJeraffe

StevenGen, thanks for the answer. That looks like a great alternative. I certainly wasn't just going to plug in any random USB-C charger. Especially not a 90W!

Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1236652#Comment_1236652

A 90-Watt USB-C charger is ideal for your laptop with Thunderbolt4 that supports up to 100 Watt. Google the topic and find out more.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-usb-c-laptop-charger/ I am using one on a 2023 OLED laptop with Thunderbolt4, works great.

TrashJeraffe

Puraw, thanks for the input! I'll have to do some research on it before I pass judgement. Just sounds like I'd be grossly underpowering the laptop. I'll check out that link :)

StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1236652#Comment_1236652

Yes, I know as users think that these new USB-C chargers can do anything or charge anything with a tiny size and low wattage USB-C chargers😁 which are the rage today, as there is a reason why Acer has an OEM 330W none USB-C charger for your PHN16-71-73LT laptop.

User can use a lower wattage charge in an emergency case, but its ONLY suggested if you turn the laptop OFF completely and charge it that way, because if you try to charge your laptop with a 90W USB-C charger and operate your laptop at the same time, your laptop will work, but not having enough power will directly impact the performance of your laptop itself and it will make your laptop not function at its maximum potential and damage components too, so users must be very careful, read this guide on "Can I Use a Lower Wattage Charger for My Laptop?", good luck and hope this helps you out some more.

Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1236656#Comment_1236656

Dell Precision 3560, 3570, 5560, and 5570 are all USB-C only. They all charge via 130watt USB-C (USB-PD compatible) Dell Chargers. Also check this link: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/charging-via-usb-c/

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