Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro has been my notebook of choice in recent years, but it isn't perfect, and that led me to check out the competition — namely, Acer's $2,000 Predator Helios Neo 14 AI laptop.

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If you want Apple’s best laptop and money is no object, it’s the M5 Max MacBook Pro. It’s fast, it has a great-looking display, and it features a distinguished design. The boosted SSD speed is an ...