Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
61.6Performance78.2
73.3Display74.3
44.8Battery66.6
23Portability71
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+48) and battery (+22). Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) 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)
- 244% higher charging: 330 W vs 96 W
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 24% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $3,199
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 23
- 136% higher Web browsing endurance: 13 h vs 5.5 h
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3024x1964 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,600 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple M4 Max (14-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB+13% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | 3,864+30%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 24% | 23,035+24%Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+24% | 72 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 13 h+136% |
| Charging | 330 W+244% | 96 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.62 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 15.5 mm+46% |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | None | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Sequoia |
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