Alienware m17 R5 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Alienware m17 R5, Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Side of The Moon
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Alienware m17 R5, Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Side of The Moon
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware m17 R5 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 5.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.72 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Alienware m17 R5, Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Side of The Moon
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong cpu (74th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.