Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
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57.4Performance91.1
52.2Display74.3
86.7Battery99.5
23.3Portability53.3
1 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and portability (+30). Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) 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 AI (PHN16-73)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $3,899
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 23
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.2 ″+1% |
| Panel type | OLED | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3456x2234 |
| 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 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB+13% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | 4,336+42%Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | 30,057+93%Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.15 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 16.8 mm+37% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 12MP Center Stage |
| 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 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Tahoe |
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