Acer Predator Triton 14 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro
The Verdict
The Acer Predator Triton 14 (2024) and Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Acer Predator Triton 14 (2024) is the cheaper of the two at $1,599 versus $2,499, a difference of about $900. The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Acer Predator Triton 14 (2024) stands out for compact 14-inch form factor for a full gaming gpu laptop, while Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro is praised for largest macbook display at 16.2 inches. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Acer Predator Triton 14 (2024) if…
- →Compact 14-inch form factor for a full gaming GPU laptop
- →RTX 4060 delivers solid 1440p gaming at this size
- →165Hz 2.5K display is excellent for fast-paced gaming
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro if…
- →Largest MacBook display at 16.2 inches
- →M5 Pro or M5 Max configurations
- →100 Wh battery with 24-hour life
Pros & Cons
Acer Predator Triton 14 (2024)
Pros
- Compact 14-inch form factor for a full gaming GPU laptop
- RTX 4060 delivers solid 1440p gaming at this size
- 165Hz 2.5K display is excellent for fast-paced gaming
- Upgradeable RAM and SSD
- Relatively light at 1.77 kg for an HX gaming laptop
Cons
- Battery life around 7 hours under light use — worse when gaming
- Fans can be very loud under full gaming load
- No SD card reader
- Only one Thunderbolt port
- Gamer-oriented design may not suit all environments
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro
Pros
- Largest MacBook display at 16.2 inches
- M5 Pro or M5 Max configurations
- 100 Wh battery with 24-hour life
- Thunderbolt 5
- Up to 96GB RAM with M5 Max
Cons
- 2.14 kg is heavy
- $2499 starting price
- Non-upgradable components
Full Specifications
| Spec | Acer Predator Triton 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | macOS 17 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 2.14 kg |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Recycled aluminum |
| Dimensions | 317.6 x 237.6 x 20.2 mm | 17.7 x 24.8 x 1.68 cm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | — |
| USB-C ports | 1 | — |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 3 |
| MagSafe | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 7 hours mixed use | Up to 24 hours |
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.0 inches | 16.2 inches |
| Type | 2.5K IPS 165Hz | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3456 x 2234 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 120Hz ProMotion |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 1600 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 24 GB / 48 GB / 96 GB |
| Cores | 20-core (8P+12E) | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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