Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S 16" Helios Neo 16S Black 2025
Acer
64 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
Apple
94 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S 16" Helios Neo 16S | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Apple M5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | Apple (10-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 128 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | 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 | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.30 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | 230 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S 16" Helios Neo 16S Black 2025
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average portability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S 16" Helios Neo 16S Black 20250.041score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 20250.030score per dollar
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S 16" Helios Neo 16S Black 2025 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 32 specs.