Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s 2023, Core i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3070 Ti, Steel Gray
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s 2023, Core i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3070 Ti, Steel Gray
The Acer Predator Helios 500 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its powerful performance, excellent cooling system, and good value for money, especially when bought on sale. However, several reviewers report serious issues like memory leaks, overheating, GPU fan rattling, and USB connection problems, with some expressing disappointment in Acer's support and software.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Excellent cooling system
- Good value for money
- 144Hz display
- Easy upgradability
Cons
- Memory leak issues
- Overheating and throttling
- GPU fan rattling noise
- USB connection problems
- Poor Acer support and software
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 12700H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6X★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0b | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 or above | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.40 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s 2023, Core i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3070 Ti, Steel Gray
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average portability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s 2023, Core i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3070 Ti, Steel Gray
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
