Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Alienware 15

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
Dell Alienware 15 2026, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

Dell Alienware 15 2026, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

Dell
64 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Fast processing of large files
  • Great value for the price
  • Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
  • No negative aspects mentioned
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Dell Alienware 15 2026, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Dell
68
Developer
Apple
96
Dell
68
Business
Apple
94
Dell
60
Compact
Apple
90
Dell
59
Student
Apple
90
Dell
65
Ai Llm
Apple
86
Dell
41
Gaming
Apple
60
Dell
82
Creator
Apple
76
Dell
72

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxDell Alienware 15
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core 7 240H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
23,964
Cores16★10
Frequency—1.8 GHz★
L3 Cache—24 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
14,244
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—6 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.3"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz165 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★300 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P362.5% sRGB
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet—10/100/1000Mbps
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.25 kg
Battery72 Wh★54 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile

Dell Alienware 15 2026, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

  • Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong storage (79th percentile)
  • Strong screen (78th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (25th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Dell Alienware 15 Better at:

Gaming