Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
61.6Performance91.1
73.3Display74.3
44.8Battery99.5
23Portability53.3
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+55) 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 $3,899
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 23
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 62% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 18,600
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 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 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB+13% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | 4,336+46%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 24% | 30,057+62%Top 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+136% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.15 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 16.8 mm+42% |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | None | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Tahoe |
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