Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
57.4chipPerformancespec-based56.8
85Graphics—
35.1Displayspec-based29.8
68Batteryspec-based67.2
55.4Portabilityspec-based88
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-713 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 scores 57.9 against 58 for Apple MacBook Air 13 (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 Neo 14 AI PHN14-71
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 41% higher capacity: 76 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- 46% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 20.8 mm
- 35% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,699
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+7% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (Liquid Retina) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Apple M4 (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | Apple M4 8-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,820Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,903Top 39% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,021Bottom 31% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 76 Wh+41% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | — | 70 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.24 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 20.8 mm | 11.3 mm+46% |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | — | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Sequoia |
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