Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro)
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57.4Performancechip42
92.6Graphics—
52.2Displayspec-based74.3
86.7Batteryspec-based69.9
23.3Portabilityspec-based71.6
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) scores 61.2 against 61.5 for Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 42
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $2,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro)
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 42% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 41% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3024x1964 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,600 nits+300% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Apple M1 Pro 16-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 34% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434Top 21% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | 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 AI (PHN16-73) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.6 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 15.5 mm+42% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, microSD, Killer Ethernet E3100G, 3.5mm combo jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Monterey |
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