Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
68Performance44
56.4Display29.8
86.7Battery94.7
20Portability85.7
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)1 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 59.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and performance (+24). Apple MacBook Air 13 (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 performance score: 68 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- 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 13 (M5)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 20
- 56% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.8 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+18% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1664 |
| 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 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | — |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.24 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (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 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | — |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS |
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