Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 (refurbished) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)

Specs side by side at each model's entry configuration, with the cheapest crypto price for each.

8 of 9 specs differ across these 2.

SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 (refurbished)ACER-NH-QX3EK-002from $2,160MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)SCAN-LN169207from $4,049
Chip & memory
ChipApple M5 Pro
CPU cores20Best18
Unified memory16 GB24 GBBest
Storage
Storage1000 GB1 TBBest
Display
Screen size16"16"
Resolution2560x1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh rate240 Hz
Software & options
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
FinishSilver

Questions

What is the difference between the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 (refurbished) and the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)?

8 of the 9 specs we track differ at their base configurations. The table above marks every one, and flags the better value wherever a spec has a better direction.

Which is cheaper?

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 (refurbished) from $2,160 — $1,889 less than the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro). Both are the cheapest total, shipping included, for the entry configuration.

Are you comparing the same configurations?

Each model is shown at its entry configuration, which is the only fair basis for a like-for-like table. Open either product to switch memory, storage or chip and see how its price moves.