Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Acer Aspire 5 17.3"

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
vs
Acer Aspire 5 17.3" 2024, Core i5-1235U, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray

Acer Aspire 5 17.3" 2024, Core i5-1235U, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray

Acer
15 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

Acer Aspire 5 17.3" 2024, Core i5-1235U, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Acer
13
Developer
Apple
96
Acer
21
Business
Apple
94
Acer
11
Compact
Apple
90
Acer
8
Student
Apple
90
Acer
11
Ai Llm
Apple
86
Acer
13
Creator
Apple
76
Acer
10
Gaming
Apple
60
Acer
6

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxAcer Aspire 5 17.3"
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★—
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
12,385
Cores16★10
Frequency—1.3 GHz★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Iris Xe Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
2,593
Typeintegrated★—
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"17.3"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports03★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.50 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

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

Acer Aspire 5 17.3" 2024, Core i5-1235U, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray

  • Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong storage (65th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment