Acer Googlebook 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
44Performance67.1
38.4Display74.3
77.5Battery63.2
87.5Portability73.1
2 spec wins — Acer Googlebook 143 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 69.1 to 57.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+23). Acer Googlebook 14 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Googlebook 14
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 63
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 73
- 26% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 1.55 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 15.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,599
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 67 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.2 ″+1% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3024x1964 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,600 nits+220% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 4,288Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,926Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 71 Wh | 72 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | — | 96 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.14 kg+26% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+10% | 15.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum-magnesium alloy | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | macOS Tahoe |
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