Dell Alienware 15 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Dell Alienware 15, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
Dell Alienware 15, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Alienware 15 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core 7 240H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.3" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | — | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Alienware 15, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
- Strong storage (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong cpu (77th percentile)
- Below average social proof (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 32 specs.