Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
68Performance66.2
56.4Display74.3
86.7Battery77.1
20Portability53
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+33) 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 77
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $3,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 56
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 20
- 204% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 526 nits
- 40% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 23% lower weight: 2.16 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.2 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3456x2234 |
| 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 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple M3 Max (14-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB+13% |
| 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) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,120Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,200Top 19% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.16 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 16.8 mm+40% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Sonoma |
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