⚖ Head to Head Comparison
Acer Predator Helios 18
acer
85
$2999
VS
+4
Apple Macbook Pro M5
Apple
89
$1,999
Apple Macbook Pro M5 Has the Edge
The Apple Macbook Pro M5 outperforms the Acer Predator Helios 18 with a 4-point advantage (89 vs 85). Based on 20 expert reviews, the Apple Macbook Pro M5 offers a measurably better experience.
💡 Our Take: The Apple Macbook Pro M5 is the stronger choice unless the Acer Predator Helios 18 has specific features you prioritize.
✓ Apple Macbook Pro M5 scores 4 points higher ✓ Based on 20 expert reviews
Based on 1 shared reviewers plus individual reviews (20 total).
📈 Score Breakdown by Publication
| Publication | Acer Predator Helios 18 | Apple Macbook Pro M5 |
|---|---|---|
| PCMag | 80 | 90 |
| CNET | — | 84 |
| Cult of Mac | — | 90 |
| Engadget | — | 92 |
| Express | — | 90 |
| Geek Culture | — | 92 |
| Gizmodo | — | 80 |
| Macworld | — | 90 |
| Mark Ellist Reviews | — | 100 |
| Mashable | — | 90 |
| NotebookCheck | 86 | — |
| PCGuide | 90 | — |
| T3 | — | 100 |
| TechRadar | 70 | — |
| The Verge | — | 90 |
| Tom's Hardware | — | 80 |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | — |
| TweakTown | 94 | — |
| Wired | — | 80 |
⚙ Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Acer Predator Helios 18 | Apple Macbook Pro M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 18" | 14 inches |
| Display Type | MiniLED | Liquid Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 2560 x 1600 | 3024x964 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | — |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Apple M5 |
| RAM | 32GB,64GB | 16GB,24GB,32GB |
| Storage | 1TB,2TB | 512GB,1TB |
| Graphics | RTX 5090, RTX 5080 | — |
| Battery | 99Wh | Up to 24hrs |
