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 16X Aurora 16" Gaming Laptop Interstellar Indigo 2026

Dell Alienware 16X Aurora 16" Gaming Laptop Interstellar Indigo 2026

Dell
58 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 16X Aurora 16" Gaming Laptop Interstellar Indigo 2026

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Scores

Business
Apple
99
Dell
54
Student
Apple
99
Dell
55
Entertainment
Apple
99
Dell
63
Developer
Apple
98
Dell
65
Compact
Apple
93
Dell
43
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Dell
50
Gaming
Apple
60
Dell
82
Creator
Apple
79
Dell
73

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxDell Alienware 16X Aurora 16" Gaming Laptop
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core 7 240H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,903
24,186
Cores1624★
Frequency—2.5 GHz★
L3 Cache—24 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
28,703
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz240 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★—
Battery72 Wh96 Wh★
OSmacOS—

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 16X Aurora 16" Gaming Laptop Interstellar Indigo 2026

  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average portability (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average port selection (26th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Dell Alienware 16X Aurora 16" Gaming Laptop Better at:

Gaming