Acer
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. 2.5 kg carry weight. 240 Hz display.
Canonical comparison
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) side by side on GadgetDisc. Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) leads on overall score. Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) is the lightest. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI starts at $1,999. Compare specs, battery life, display, pricing, and machine-readable score breakdowns.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB): Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) posts the stronger overall score and stands out most for value, while Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) is lighter at 1.6 kg, while Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI starts at the lower price of $1,999.
Acer
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. 2.5 kg carry weight. 240 Hz display.

Apple
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 78/100 | 82/100 |
| Gaming score | 90/100 | 82/100 |
| Productivity score |
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) has the highest overall score at 82/100. Check the section scores as well, because a lighter or less expensive laptop may still be the better fit for your needs.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI has the lowest listed starting price at $1,999. Use the value and overall scores together to judge whether the price savings justify the performance trade-offs.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) is the lightest option at 1.6 kg. Compare the portability score, weight, and battery life together before choosing a travel laptop.
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Apple M4 Pro paired with 20-core GPU. 1.6 kg carry weight. 120 Hz display.
| 80/100 |
| 77/100 |
| Display score | 69/100 | 73/100 |
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| Portability score | 62/100 | 78/100 |
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| Value score | 89/100 | 100/100 |
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| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Apple M4 Pro |
| CPU cores | 24 cores | 14 cores |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | 20-core GPU |
| GPU VRAM | 12 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR5 | 24 GB Unified |
| Storage | 1 TB NVMe SSD | 512 GB SSD |
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 16" IPS | 14.2" Mini-LED |
| Resolution | QHD+ | N/A |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touch | No | No |
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.6 kg |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | N/A |
| Battery | 90 Wh | 70.8 Wh |
| Battery life | 6 hr | 22 hr |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $1,999 |
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | WiFi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | N/A |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 0 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | Yes | Yes |