Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Apple
97 Overall Score
vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 14.5" PHN14-51-79UB Obsidian Black 2024

Acer Predator Helios Neo 14.5" PHN14-51-79UB Obsidian Black 2024

Acer
51 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

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, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.

Pros
  • Powerful performance for heavy tasks
  • Fast file processing
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Great value for money
  • Smooth video editing
Cons
  • No Nano-Texture display option in this config
👍 Performance 6
👍 Video editing 3
👍 Photo editing 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Customer service 2

Acer Predator Helios Neo 14.5" PHN14-51-79UB Obsidian Black 2024

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
97
Acer
60
Business
Apple
97
Acer
48
Student
Apple
96
Acer
48
Developer
Apple
94
Acer
48
Compact
Apple
92
Acer
53
Creator
Apple
76
Acer
60
Gaming
Apple
59
Acer
72
Ai Llm
Apple
72
Acer
38

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxAcer Predator Helios Neo 14.5" PHN14-51-79UB
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,903
24,552
Cores1416★
Frequency—1.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—24 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (32-Core)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
19,512
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM36 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 12 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"14.5"
Resolution3024 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3100% sRGB
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
USB Ports0★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★—
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile

Acer Predator Helios Neo 14.5" PHN14-51-79UB Obsidian Black 2024

  • Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong screen (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong cpu (76th percentile)
  • Strong storage (67th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile

Pricing

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Acer Predator Helios Neo 14.5" PHN14-51-79UB Obsidian Black 2024

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Acer Predator Helios Neo 14.5" PHN14-51-79UB Better at:

Gaming

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