Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Acer Aspire Lite AL16-54P-54JS
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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Acer Aspire Lite AL16-54P-54JS, Core 5 120U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Iron
Acer
47 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful display
- Great battery life
- Improved keyboard
Cons
- Shipping delays
- Minor display issue
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 2
Build quality 3
Keyboard 2
Port selection 2
Acer Aspire Lite AL16-54P-54JS, Core 5 120U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Iron
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Acer Aspire Lite AL16-54P-54JS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core 5 120U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 5.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 1.49 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 58 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
Acer Aspire Lite AL16-54P-54JS, Core 5 120U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Iron
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (71st percentile)
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black0.022score per dollar
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Acer Aspire Lite AL16-54P-54JS, Core 5 120U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Iron0.039score per dollar
Acer Aspire Lite AL16-54P-54JS, Core 5 120U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Iron offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.