Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" Predator Obsidian Black 2025

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" Predator Obsidian Black 2025

Acer
65 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" Predator Obsidian Black 2025

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Business
Acer
54
Apple
99
Student
Acer
54
Apple
99
Entertainment
Acer
71
Apple
99
Developer
Acer
80
Apple
98
Compact
Acer
46
Apple
93
Ai Llm
Acer
54
Apple
88
Creator
Acer
86
Apple
78
Gaming
Acer
86
Apple
60

Specifications

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PredatorApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★Apple M4 Max
CPU Multi-Core Score
55,815
43,903
Cores24★16
Frequency2.1 GHz★—
L3 Cache36 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
16,770
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 12 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Storage 2128 GB★—
Storage 2 TypeSSD★—
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution2560 px3024 px★
PanelOLED★Mini-LED
Refresh Rate240 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness500 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
EthernetGigabit Ethernet—
Physical
Weight2.30 kg1.60 kg★
Battery230 Wh★72 Wh
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" Predator Obsidian Black 2025

  • Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

  • 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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 32 specs.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" Predator Better at:

GamingCreator

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment