Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AIvsApple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 36GB, 512GB)
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
AI Verdict
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI leads with an overall score of 80/100, 1 points ahead. It scores higher ingaming, productivity, display quality, portability, value for money.
Overall Score
✓80/100
79/100
Gaming Score
✓84/100
80/100
Productivity Score
✓79/100
68/100
Display Score
66/100
N/A
Portability Score
72/100
N/A
Value Score
✓100/100
89/100
CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 7 258HX
Apple M4 Max
CPU Cores
✓20 cores
16 cores
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
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GPU Model
RTX 5070
32-core GPU
VRAM
8GB
✓36GB
RAM
16GB DDR5
✓36GB Unified
Storage
512GB NVMe SSD
512GB SSD
Screen Size
14"
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Panel Type
IPS
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Refresh Rate
165Hz
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Resolution
2560×1600
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Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
No
No
Weight
1.9 kg
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Thickness
22.9mm
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Battery Capacity
76Wh
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Battery Life
7hr
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WiFi
Wi-Fi 7
WiFi 6E
Bluetooth
5.4
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USB-A Ports
✓2×
1×
USB-C Ports
✓2×
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Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
HDMI
2.1
2.1
SD Card
Yes
Yes
Starting Price
✓$1,299
$1,999
Based on our AI scoring, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI scores 80/100 overall, 1 points higher than the Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 36GB, 512GB). However, the best choice depends on your use case — gaming, portability, display quality, and budget all factor in.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI starts at $1,299 and the Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 36GB, 512GB) at $1,999. That's a $700 price difference.
Both laptops have IPS panels. The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI has a higher 165Hz refresh rate vs. 0Hz on the Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 36GB, 512GB) — better for gaming and smooth scrolling.
Weight data is not available for both models. Check individual spec pages for portability details.
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