Acer Predator Helios 18P AI vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)
74.9chipPerformance44
100Graphics—
54.7Displayspec-based74.3
—Batteryspec-based88.4
20Portabilityspec-based53.3
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 18P AI3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 18P AI scores 62.9 against 63 for Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 18P AI
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 44
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 1072% higher storage: 6,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 11% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16.2 ″
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 43% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 29.6 mm
- 39% lower weight: 2.15 kg vs 3.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $3,999
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+11% | 16.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 3456x2234 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,600 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU |
| RAM | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | ECC | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 6,000 GB+1072% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 5 SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 99.6 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 2.15 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 16.8 mm+43% |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 or above | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | — | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | macOS Ventura |
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