Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AIvsApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB)
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
Apple
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB)
80
Overall Score
$3,999
Overall Score
80/100
80/100
Gaming Score
84/100
✓96/100
Productivity Score
79/100
✓82/100
Display Score
66/100
✓78/100
Portability Score
72/100
72/100
Value Score
✓100/100
72/100
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
40-core GPU
VRAM
8GB
✓64GB
RAM
16GB DDR5
✓64GB Unified
Storage
512GB NVMe SSD
✓1024GB SSD
Screen Size
14"
16.2"
Panel Type
IPS
Mini-LED
Refresh Rate
✓165Hz
120Hz
Resolution
2560×1600
3456×2234
Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
No
Yes
Weight
✓1.9 kg
2.14 kg
Thickness
22.9mm
—
Battery Capacity
76Wh
✓99.6Wh
Battery Life
7hr
✓24hr
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7
WiFi 6E
Bluetooth
5.4
—
USB-A Ports
✓2×
—
USB-C Ports
✓2×
—
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
HDMI
2.1
2.1
SD Card
Yes
Yes
Starting Price
✓$1,299
$3,999
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI and Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) are very closely matched in our overall scoring. The right pick depends on which specific attributes matter most to you.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI starts at $1,299 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) at $3,999. That's a $2,700 price difference.
Both laptops have IPS panels. The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI has a higher 165Hz refresh rate vs. 120Hz on the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) — better for gaming and smooth scrolling.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI is lighter at 1.9kg vs. 2.14kg for the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) — a 0.24kg difference.
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