Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Alienware X14

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
vs
Dell Alienware X14 2022, Core i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Gray

Dell Alienware X14 2022, Core i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Gray

Dell
51 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

Dell Alienware X14 2022, Core i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Gray

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Dell
52
Developer
Apple
98
Dell
48
Business
Apple
97
Dell
49
Compact
Apple
93
Dell
57
Student
Apple
92
Dell
54
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Dell
29
Creator
Apple
78
Dell
53
Gaming
Apple
61
Dell
64

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxDell Alienware X14
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i7 12700H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
24,899
Cores16★14
Frequency—3.5 GHz★
L3 Cache—24 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
12,003
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—4 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★802.11ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Yes
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★—
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

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

Dell Alienware X14 2022, Core i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Gray

  • Strong cpu (79th percentile)
  • Strong gpu (79th percentile)
  • Strong portability (66th percentile)
  • Strong storage (65th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average affordability (24th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Dell Alienware X14 Better at:

Gaming