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

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 2023, Core i7-13700HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060

Acer
41 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 2023, Core i7-13700HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Scores

Entertainment
Acer
39
Apple
96
Developer
Acer
47
Apple
96
Business
Acer
31
Apple
94
Compact
Acer
24
Apple
90
Student
Acer
30
Apple
90
Ai Llm
Acer
37
Apple
86
Creator
Acer
54
Apple
76
Gaming
Acer
61
Apple
60

Specifications

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i7 13700HXApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
31,506
43,841
Cores1616
Frequency2.1 GHz★—
L3 Cache30 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*RTX 4060Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
17,366
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size16"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
Weight3.00 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

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

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment