Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
94 Overall Score
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Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

Dell
48 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Smooth operation
  • Beautiful display
  • Great battery life
  • Improved keyboard
Cons
  • Shipping delays
  • Minor display issue
👍 Performance 8
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Keyboard 2
👍 Port selection 2

Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Dell
50
Business
Apple
96
Dell
40
Compact
Apple
93
Dell
33
Student
Apple
93
Dell
47
Developer
Apple
92
Dell
56
Creator
Apple
73
Dell
62
Ai Llm
Apple
68
Dell
37
Gaming
Apple
55
Dell
65

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 ★Intel Core 7 240H
CPU Multi-Core Score
26,773
23,964
Cores1010
Frequency—2.5 GHz★
L3 Cache—24 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (10-Core)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050★
GPU Benchmark Score
8,452
14,162
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★300 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4—
HDMIHDMI1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet—Gigabit Ethernet
Physical
Weight1.50 kg★2.49 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile

Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

  • Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong cpu (77th percentile)
  • Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average social proof (27th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050 Better at:

Gaming