Alienware 18" LAA18250 -9383BLU-PUS vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Alienware 18" LAA18250 -9383BLU-PUS 2026, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090, Liquid Teal

Alienware 18" LAA18250 -9383BLU-PUS 2026, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090, Liquid Teal

Alienware
61 Overall Score
vs
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

Alienware 18" LAA18250 -9383BLU-PUS 2026, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090, Liquid Teal

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
Alienware
68
Apple
99
Developer
Alienware
71
Apple
98
Business
Alienware
49
Apple
97
Compact
Alienware
38
Apple
93
Student
Alienware
46
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Alienware
77
Apple
88
Gaming
Alienware
83
Apple
61
Creator
Alienware
77
Apple
78

Specifications

Alienware 18" LAA18250 -9383BLU-PUSApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★Apple M4 Max
CPU Multi-Core Score
55,671
43,841
Cores24★16
Frequency2.7 GHz★—
L3 Cache36 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★Apple (40-Core)
GPU Benchmark Score
28,246
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM24 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 12 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size18"14.2"
Resolution2560 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate300 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet2.5Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet—
Physical
Weight—1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

Alienware 18" LAA18250 -9383BLU-PUS 2026, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090, Liquid Teal

  • Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average portability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile

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 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.

Alienware 18" LAA18250 -9383BLU-PUS Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment