Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro Space Black 2026

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro Space Black 2026

Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 16" PHN16-73-95NT Abyssal Black 2025

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 16" PHN16-73-95NT Abyssal Black 2025

Acer
79 Overall Score

Scores

Gaming
Apple
40
Acer
94
Entertainment
Apple
93
Acer
87
Business
Apple
93
Acer
67
Creator
Apple
66
Acer
93
Student
Apple
92
Acer
67
Compact
Apple
90
Acer
53
Developer
Apple
85
Acer
82

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 ProAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 16" PHN16-73-95NT
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU Multi-Core Score
27,531
56,075
Cores1524
Frequency2.1 GHz
L3 Cache36 MB
Graphics
GPUApple M5 Pro 16-coreGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
32,462
Typediscrete
VRAM12 GB
VRAM TypeGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM24 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5
Storage 12 TB2 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px2560 px
PanelOLEDIPS
Refresh Rate240 Hz
Brightness1600 nits500 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports31
USB Ports3
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 6Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet2.5 GbE
Physical
Weight1.59 kg2.70 kg
Battery90 Wh
OSMac OSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro Space Black 2026

  • Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong reliability (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average gpu (18th percentile)18th %ile

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 16" PHN16-73-95NT Abyssal Black 2025

  • Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong port (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average compact (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average reliability (9th percentile)9th %ile

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro Space Black 20260.026score per dollar
vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 16" PHN16-73-95NT Abyssal Black 20250.022score per dollar

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro Space Black 2026 offers 1.2x better value for money

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro Space Black 2026

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 16" PHN16-73-95NT Abyssal Black 2025

Verdict

Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro

Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro Better at:

CompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 16" PHN16-73-95NT Better at:

GamingCreator

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