Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
68Performance83.8
56.4Display74.3
86.7Battery63.2
20Portability71.6
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 74.7 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+52) and display (+18). Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) 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 battery score: 87 vs 63
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 24% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 72 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,199
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 84 vs 68
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 56
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 20
- 204% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 526 nits
- 44% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 27.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 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 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple M5 Pro (15-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | — |
| 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 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 4,302Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 25,892Top 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+24% | 72 Wh |
| Charging | — | 70 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.6 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 15.5 mm+44% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 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 5, HDMI, SDXC, 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 Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Tahoe |
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