Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Neo
68Performance40.4
56.4Display29.8
86.7Battery20
20Portability86.4
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+67) and performance (+28). Apple MacBook Neo 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 performance score: 68 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 20
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 20
- 56% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 54% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2408x1506 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 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) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,535Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,920Bottom 6% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+147% | 37 Wh |
| Charging | — | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.23 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 12.7 mm+54% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Touch ID (512GB model only) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Tahoe |
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