Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
Apple
95 Overall Score
vs
Acer Predator Helios 16" PH16-71-74UU Black 2023
Acer
63 Overall Score
Scores
Business
Student
Entertainment
Compact
Developer
Gaming
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Acer Predator Helios 16" PH16-71-74UU | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 | Intel Core i7 13700HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | Intel Killer E2600 Ethernet Controller |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.60 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Acer Predator Helios 16" PH16-71-74UU Black 2023
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average reliability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 20250.031score per dollar
vs
Acer Predator Helios 16" PH16-71-74UU Black 20230.041score per dollar
Acer Predator Helios 16" PH16-71-74UU Black 2023 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.