Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro)
61.5chipPerformancechip42
85.9Graphics—
56.4Displayspec-based74.3
86.7Batteryspec-based69.9
20Portabilityspec-based71.6
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) scores 61.9 against 61.5 for Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 42
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro)
- 204% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 526 nits
- 44% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 43% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3024x1964 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits | 1,600 nits+204% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Apple M1 Pro 16-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 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 Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,516Top 48% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14.1 h |
| Charging | — | 96 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.6 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 15.5 mm+44% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Monterey |
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