Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 2023, Core i7-13700HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 2023, Core i7-13700HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 13700HX | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | RTX 4060 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | — | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.00 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 2023, Core i7-13700HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.