Dell Alienware 16" LAC1 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Dell Alienware 16" LAC1, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Blue

Dell Alienware 16" LAC1, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Blue

Dell
51 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

Dell Alienware 16" LAC1, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Blue

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
Dell
47
Apple
99
Developer
Dell
62
Apple
98
Business
Dell
41
Apple
97
Compact
Dell
34
Apple
93
Student
Dell
45
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Dell
46
Apple
88
Creator
Dell
67
Apple
78
Gaming
Dell
72
Apple
61

Specifications

Dell Alienware 16" LAC1Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core 7 240HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
23,964
43,841
Cores1016★
Frequency2.5 GHz★—
L3 Cache24 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
16,770
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness300 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
EthernetRJ-45 Ethernet—
Physical
Weight2.49 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Dell Alienware 16" LAC1, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Blue

  • Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong storage (79th percentile)
  • Strong cpu (77th percentile)
  • Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average screen (32nd percentile)

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 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.

Dell Alienware 16" LAC1 Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

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