Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Neo
61.6Performance40.4
73.3Display29.8
44.8Battery20
23Portability86.4
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+44) and battery (+25). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 20
- 1550% higher charging: 330 W vs 20 W
- 317% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 23
- 56% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 54% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,980
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2408x1506 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+317% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | 3,535+19%Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+109%Top 24% | 8,920Bottom 6% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+147% | 37 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+1550% | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.23 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 12.7 mm+56% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | None | Touch ID (512GB model only) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Tahoe |
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