Dell Alienware 16" Dell vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Dell Alienware 16" Dell 2025, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

Dell Alienware 16" Dell 2025, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

Dell
57 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Dell Alienware 16" Dell 2025, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

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

Scores

Entertainment
Dell
59
Apple
99
Developer
Dell
69
Apple
98
Business
Dell
47
Apple
97
Compact
Dell
40
Apple
93
Student
Dell
44
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Dell
46
Apple
88
Creator
Dell
74
Apple
78
Gaming
Dell
76
Apple
61

Specifications

Dell Alienware 16" DellApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core 7 240HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
23,964
43,841
Cores1016★
Frequency2.5 GHz★—
L3 Cache24 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
14,162
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 14 TB4 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1 x HDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetGigabit Ethernet—
Physical
Weight2.49 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Dell Alienware 16" Dell 2025, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong cpu (77th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average social proof (27th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

  • 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
  • Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.

Dell Alienware 16" Dell Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment