Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue
Dell
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful display
- Great battery life
- Improved keyboard
Cons
- Shipping delays
- Minor display issue
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 2
Build quality 3
Keyboard 2
Port selection 2
Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Student
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core 7 240H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 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★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.49 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue
- Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (77th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Dell Alienware AWA16C7RTX5050 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050, Blue
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Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
