Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
65.1chipPerformancechip48.2
92.6Graphics—
55.5Displayspec-based74.3
86.7Batteryspec-based69.4
20Portabilityspec-based71.6
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-723 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 scores 63.7 against 63.6 for Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 48
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 69.6 Wh
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $2,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 52% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 45% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 28 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+27% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LED | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3024x1964 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,600 nits+220% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434Top 21% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 69.6 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | — | 96 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.6 kg+52% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 15.5 mm+45% |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) IR camera | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | — | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Ventura |
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