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

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
vs
Dell Alienware 16 AI 2024, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

Dell Alienware 16 AI 2024, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

Dell
50 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

Dell Alienware 16 AI 2024, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Dell
58
Developer
Apple
96
Dell
62
Business
Apple
94
Dell
43
Compact
Apple
90
Dell
33
Student
Apple
90
Dell
46
Ai Llm
Apple
86
Dell
43
Creator
Apple
76
Dell
69
Gaming
Apple
60
Dell
72

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxDell Alienware 16 AI
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core 7 240H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
23,964
Cores16★10
Frequency—2.5 GHz★
L3 Cache—24 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
14,162
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 11 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports01★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Yes
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.68 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

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

Dell Alienware 16 AI 2024, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

  • Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong cpu (77th percentile)
  • Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
  • Below average affordability (28th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Dell Alienware 16 AI 2024, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue is $2,430 cheaper (2.7x less).

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black0.025score per dollar
vs
Dell Alienware 16 AI 2024, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue0.034score per dollar

Dell Alienware 16 AI 2024, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue offers 1.4x better value for money

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

Dell Alienware 16 AI 2024, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Dell Alienware 16 AI Better at:

Gaming