Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Acer Nitro V 16S
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Acer Nitro V 16S 2026, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Obsidian Black
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful display
- Great battery life
- Improved keyboard
Cons
- Shipping delays
- Minor display issue
Acer Nitro V 16S 2026, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Obsidian Black
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Acer Nitro V 16S | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core 7 240H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | — | Intel Killer E2600 Ethernet Controller |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.10 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
Acer Nitro V 16S 2026, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Obsidian Black
- Strong port selection (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average portability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.