Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Alienware 16 Aurora-2 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Alienware 16 Aurora-2 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Intelstellar Indigo

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Alienware 16 Aurora-2 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Intelstellar Indigo

Dell
58 Overall Score
vs
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

What Buyers Say

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Alienware 16 Aurora-2 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Intelstellar Indigo

No customer feedback yet

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

Scores

Entertainment
Dell
67
Apple
96
Developer
Dell
65
Apple
96
Business
Dell
52
Apple
94
Compact
Dell
41
Apple
90
Student
Dell
56
Apple
90
Ai Llm
Dell
39
Apple
86
Creator
Dell
72
Apple
76
Gaming
Dell
73
Apple
60

Specifications

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Alienware 16 Aurora-2Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*core_i7Apple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
23,964
43,841
Cores1016★
Frequency1.8 GHz★—
L3 Cache16 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
14,162
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution2560 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness300 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% sRGB100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★0
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
Ethernet1GbE—
Physical
Weight2.49 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Alienware 16 Aurora-2 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Intelstellar Indigo

  • Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong cpu (77th percentile)
  • Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average affordability (29th 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

Pricing

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Alienware 16 Aurora-2 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Intelstellar Indigo is $2,470 cheaper (2.7x less).

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Alienware 16 Aurora-2 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Intelstellar Indigo0.041score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black0.025score per dollar

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Alienware 16 Aurora-2 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Intelstellar Indigo offers 1.6x better value for money

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Alienware 16 Aurora-2 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Intelstellar Indigo

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

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

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Alienware 16 Aurora-2 Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

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