Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Alienware 15
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
Dell Alienware 15, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
Dell
53 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 15, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Developer
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Student
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell Alienware 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.25 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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 15, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong gpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black0.025score per dollar
vs
Dell Alienware 15, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5060, Black0.038score per dollar
Dell Alienware 15, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5060, Black offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.