Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Alienware 16 AI
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Dell Alienware 16 AI 2024, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
Dell Alienware 16 AI 2024, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell Alienware 16 AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core 7 240H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.68 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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 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)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.