Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Acer Predator Helios 300 15.6", Core i7-11800H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3070, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Acer Predator Helios 300 15.6", Core i7-11800H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3070, Black
The Acer Predator Helios 300 receives highly positive feedback across product Q&A, with users emphasizing its solid 144Hz display and upgradeable RAM/SSD as key strengths. The cooling system is praised during intensive gaming sessions, and the full HD resolution delivers crisp visuals. Questions about dimensions, weight, and warranty show a practical interest in portability and post-purchase support.
Pros
- 144Hz Full HD display
- Effective cooling during gaming
- Upgradeable RAM and SSD
- Decent portability for a gaming laptop
- Full HD crisp visuals
Cons
- No complaints expressed in provided Q&A
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Acer Predator Helios 300 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 11800H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.30 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Acer Predator Helios 300 15.6", Core i7-11800H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3070, Black
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average portability (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.