Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
61.6Performance44.5
73.3Display29.8
44.8Battery66.7
23Portability88
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 53.9 against 53.5 for Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 30
- 843% higher charging: 330 W vs 35 W
- 317% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 23
- 173% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 5.5 h
- 61% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 54% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+18% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (Liquid Retina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+317% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple M3 (8-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Apple M3 8-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 23% | 3,050+2%Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+55%Top 15% | 12,000Top 80% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+71% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 15 h+173% |
| Charging | 330 W+843% | 35 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.24 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 11.3 mm+61% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | None | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Sonoma |
Related comparisons
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)VSAcer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)VSAcer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs HP OmniBook XVSAcer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)VSApple MacBook Air 13 (M3)vs HP OmniBook XVSApple MacBook Air 13 (M3)vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)VSApple MacBook Air 13 (M3)vs HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i)VSApple MacBook Air 13 (M3)vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)VS