Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH 2025, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH 2025, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray
The Acer 14" Aspire 14 AI Laptop receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its fast performance, crisp display, and great value for the price, especially with an i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD at $549. However, one verified reviewer strongly criticizes the clunky touchpad, poor bottom-firing speakers, and annoying backlight issue, warning it is not for those used to refined devices like a MacBook. A promotional review notes it meets expectations as a versatile device for a student.
Pros
- Fast performance with i7 processor
- Crisp and clear display
- Great value for the price at $549
- Lightweight and portable design
- Versatile for work, gaming, and TV
Cons
- Clunky touchpad
- Poor bottom-firing speakers
- Annoying backlight sleep issue
- Not for users used to premium devices like MacBook
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
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. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer suggesting the Pro model offers similar performance to the Max at a lower price. Overall, customers are highly satisfied with both the product and the purchasing experience.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth and reliable operation
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 14★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Apple (32-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 8 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45 percent | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.40 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 65 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH 2025, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH 2025, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.
