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

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 16 Aurora, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, G-Force RTX 5060, Liquid Teal

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, G-Force RTX 5060, Liquid Teal

Dell
45 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 16 Aurora, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, G-Force RTX 5060, Liquid Teal

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Dell
45
Developer
Apple
98
Dell
48
Business
Apple
97
Dell
38
Compact
Apple
93
Dell
29
Student
Apple
92
Dell
36
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Dell
37
Creator
Apple
78
Dell
57
Gaming
Apple
61
Dell
64

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxDell Alienware 16 Aurora
Processor
CPUApple M4 Max★Intel Core i7
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
No data
Cores16★6
Frequency—3.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—16 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Nvidia G-Force RTX 5060
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
16,770
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★4.45 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11

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 Aurora, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, G-Force RTX 5060, Liquid Teal

  • Strong gpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong storage (79th percentile)
  • Strong social proof (79th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average port selection (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average portability (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average screen (32nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Better at:

Gaming