Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
63.6Performancespec-based59.1
100Graphics—
54.7Displayspec-based74.3
98.7Batteryspec-based63.2
20Portabilityspec-based73.1
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71)4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) scores 66.3 against 66.3 for Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,741 vs 15,136
- 37% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 27% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 56% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,845 vs 2,524
- 48% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 29.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $4,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+27% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED (Dual-Mode: 4K 120Hz / FHD 240Hz, G-SYNC) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 3024x1964 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,600 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Apple M4 (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7) | Apple M4 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen 5 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,524Bottom 23% | 3,845+52%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,741+50%Top 3% | 15,136Top 37% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh+37% | 72 Wh |
| Charging | — | 96 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 1.55 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 15.5 mm+48% |
| Material | — | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, DC-in, Kensington lock | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750x) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR webcam | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | — | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Sequoia |
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