Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
61.6Performance66.2
73.3Display74.3
44.8Battery77.1
23Portability53
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and portability (+30). 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)
- 136% higher charging: 330 W vs 140 W
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $3,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 53 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 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.2 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3456x2234 |
| 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 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple M3 Max (14-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB+13% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980 | 3,120+5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600 | 20,200+9% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 13 h+136% |
| Charging | 330 W+136% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.16 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 16.8 mm+42% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 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 4, HDMI, SDXC, 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 Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Sonoma |
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