Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Obsidian Black 2025

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Obsidian Black 2025

Acer
78 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Apple
100 Overall Score

Scores

Student
Acer
68
Apple
100
Business
Acer
67
Apple
100
Developer
Acer
78
Apple
100
Entertainment
Acer
88
Apple
100
Compact
Acer
53
Apple
94
Gaming
Acer
91
Apple
46
Creator
Acer
87
Apple
74
Ai Llm
Acer
68
Apple
86

Specifications

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RFApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core 7 240HApple M4 Max
CPU Multi-Core Score
24,718
44,039
Cores2416
Frequency2.1 GHz
L3 Cache24 MB
Graphics
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TiApple (40-Core)
GPU Benchmark Score
32,462
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Typediscrete
VRAM12 GB
VRAM TypeGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB128 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB4 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution2560 px3024 px
PanelOLEDMini-LED
Refresh Rate240 Hz120 Hz
Brightness500 nits1600 nits
Color Gamut100 percent100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23
USB Ports30
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Physical
Weight2.30 kg1.60 kg
Battery72 Wh
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Obsidian Black 2025

  • Strong port (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average compact (14th percentile)14th %ile

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

  • Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile

Pricing

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Obsidian Black 2025

No current pricing available

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Verdict

Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Better at:

GamingCreator

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

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