Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
Apple
94 Overall Score
vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop 16" Black 2025
Acer
54 Overall Score
Scores
Business
Student
Entertainment
Compact
Developer
Gaming
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop 16" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 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★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.68 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop 16" Black 2025
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (68th percentile)
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 20250.030score per dollar
vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop 16" Black 20250.035score per dollar
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop 16" Black 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.