Acer Googlebook 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
44Performance66.2
38.4Display74.3
77.5Battery77.1
87.5Portability53
3 spec wins — Acer Googlebook 145 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 57.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+22). 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 portability score: 88 vs 53
- 47% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 23% higher Web browsing endurance: 16 h vs 13 h
- 17% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $3,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16.2 ″+16% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3456x2234 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,600 nits+220% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Apple M3 Max (14-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB+125% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,120Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,200Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 71 Wh | 100 Wh+41% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h+23% | 13 h |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.14 kg+47% | 2.16 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+17% | 16.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum-magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, 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 | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | macOS Sonoma |
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