Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
61.8chipPerformance56.8
56.4Display29.8
86.7Battery67.2
20Portability88
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) scores 58.4 against 58 for Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 20
- 59% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 56% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.8 kg
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+18% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS (Liquid Retina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple M4 (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Apple M4 8-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,820Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,903Top 38% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | — | 70 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.24 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 11.3 mm+59% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Sequoia |
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