Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Obsidian Black 2025
Acer
69 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core 7 240H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 128 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.30 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Obsidian Black 2025
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average reliability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average portability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 20240.018score per dollar
vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Obsidian Black 20250.036score per dollar
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Obsidian Black 2025 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.