Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
Dell Alienware 18 Area 51-6 Liquid Teal 2025

Dell Alienware 18 Area 51-6 Liquid Teal 2025

Dell
51 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Dell Alienware 18 Area 51-6 Liquid Teal 2025

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Business
Apple
99
Dell
44
Student
Apple
99
Dell
42
Entertainment
Apple
99
Dell
57
Developer
Apple
98
Dell
63
Compact
Apple
93
Dell
29
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Dell
49
Creator
Apple
78
Dell
72
Gaming
Apple
60
Dell
73

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxDell Alienware 18 Area 51-6
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 MaxIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,903
55,815
Cores1624★
Frequency—2.7 GHz★
L3 Cache—36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)5070★
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
19,137
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB4 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"18"
Resolution3024 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz300 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★802.11ax
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★4.12 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

  • 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

Dell Alienware 18 Area 51-6 Liquid Teal 2025

  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average portability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average port selection (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Dell Alienware 18 Area 51-6 Better at:

Gaming