Acer Nitro V 16S AI vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Acer Nitro V 16S AI 2026, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

Acer Nitro V 16S AI 2026, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

Acer
51 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Acer Nitro V 16S AI 2026, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Scores

Entertainment
Acer
57
Apple
96
Developer
Acer
55
Apple
96
Business
Acer
41
Apple
94
Compact
Acer
37
Apple
90
Student
Acer
47
Apple
90
Ai Llm
Acer
39
Apple
86
Creator
Acer
64
Apple
76
Gaming
Acer
71
Apple
60

Specifications

Acer Nitro V 16S AIApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 5 5600Apple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
21,487
43,841
Cores816★
Frequency3.8 GHz★—
L3 Cache32 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
16,770
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate180 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports3★0
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight—1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Acer Nitro V 16S AI 2026, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

  • Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong cpu (73rd percentile)
  • Strong screen (72nd percentile)
  • Strong storage (65th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average portability (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average affordability (31st percentile)

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 Nitro V 16S AI 2026, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black is $2,530 cheaper (2.8x less).

Acer Nitro V 16S AI 2026, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black0.037score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black0.025score per dollar

Acer Nitro V 16S AI 2026, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black offers 1.5x better value for money

Acer Nitro V 16S AI 2026, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.

Acer Nitro V 16S AI Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

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