Acer
Acer Nitro 16 · 16GB
Ryzen 7 7840HS · 16GB
84
/ 100
From $1,249
VS
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) wins by 14
Apple
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
M5 Max · 16.2″ XDR · Up to 128 GB unified
98
/ 100
From $3,499
Specdex verdict
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Acer Nitro 16 · 16GB lands at 84 and MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) at 98. That puts MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Acer Nitro 16 · 16GB if…
- ✓Mainstream pricing
- ✓Modern silicon
- ✓Broad warranty coverage
Pick MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) if…
- ✓~18% perf-per-watt uplift over M4 Max
- ✓570 GB/s memory bandwidth
- ✓New Wi-Fi 7 + TB5
Acer Nitro 16 · 16GB 84
vs 98 MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
Score breakdown
Acer Nitro 16 · 16GB
84 cpu 84
gpu 78
display 80
battery 76
portability 82
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
98 cpu 99
gpu 92
display 98
battery 98
portability 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 · 16GB | MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Ryzen 7 7840HS | — |
| RAM | 16GB | ▲ Up to 128 GB unified |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M5 Max (16C CPU / 40C GPU) |
| Storage | — | Up to 8 TB SSD |
| Display | — | 16.2″ Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz |
| Weight | — | 2.14 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh |
| OS | — | macOS 16 |
Acer Nitro 16 · 16GB
Pros
- +Mainstream pricing
- +Modern silicon
- +Broad warranty coverage
Cons
- −Battery varies
- −Displays not OLED
- −Fan noise on gaming SKUs
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
Pros
- +~18% perf-per-watt uplift over M4 Max
- +570 GB/s memory bandwidth
- +New Wi-Fi 7 + TB5
Cons
- −Premium pricing unchanged
- −Limited gaming library
- −Ports unchanged
FAQ: Acer Nitro 16 · 16GB vs MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
Which is better, Acer Nitro 16 · 16GB or MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)? +
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Acer Nitro 16 · 16GB worth the price? +
At $1,249, Acer Nitro 16 · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Is MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) worth the price? +
At $3,499, MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Acer Nitro 16 · 16GB or MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.