Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
68Performance65.5
56.4Display29.8
86.7Battery55.3
20Portability79.6
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and display (+27). Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) 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 Neo 16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 55
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 20
- 59% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 46% lower weight: 1.51 kg vs 2.8 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS (Liquid Retina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1864 |
| 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 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Apple M5 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 4,195Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,995Top 38% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+35% | 67 Wh |
| Charging | — | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.51 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 11.5 mm+59% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Tahoe |
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