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

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 2025, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Interstellar Indigo

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 2025, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Interstellar Indigo

Dell
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

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 2025, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Interstellar Indigo

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
67
Apple
99
Developer
Dell
74
Apple
98
Business
Dell
51
Apple
97
Compact
Dell
42
Apple
93
Student
Dell
52
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Dell
48
Apple
88
Gaming
Dell
82
Apple
61
Creator
Dell
81
Apple
78

Specifications

Dell Alienware 16 AuroraApple 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 12 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution2560 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness300 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% sRGB100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI v2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet10/100/1000Mbps LAN—
Physical
Weight2.58 kg1.60 kg★
Battery96 Wh★72 Wh
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 2025, Core 7 240H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Interstellar Indigo

  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong gpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average social proof (24th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd 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 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Better at:

GamingCreator

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment