Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 36GB, 512GB)vsDell Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
AI Verdict
The Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 36GB, 512GB) leads with an overall score of 79/100, 2 points ahead. It scores higher inproductivity.
Overall Score
✓79/100
77/100
Gaming Score
80/100
✓100/100
Productivity Score
✓68/100
67/100
Display Score
N/A
69/100
Portability Score
N/A
49/100
Value Score
89/100
✓100/100
CPU Model
Apple M4 Max
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
CPU Cores
16 cores
16 cores
Boost Clock
—
5.4 GHz
GPU Model
32-core GPU
RTX 5080
VRAM
✓36GB
16GB
RAM
✓36GB Unified
32GB DDR5
Storage
512GB SSD
✓1024GB NVMe SSD
Screen Size
—
16"
Panel Type
—
IPS
Refresh Rate
—
240Hz
Resolution
—
2560×1600
Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
No
No
Weight
—
3.45 kg
Thickness
—
—
Battery Capacity
—
90Wh
Battery Life
—
6hr
WiFi
WiFi 6E
—
Bluetooth
—
—
USB-A Ports
1×
—
USB-C Ports
—
—
Thunderbolt
Yes
No
HDMI
2.1
—
SD Card
Yes
No
Starting Price
$1,999
✓$1,500
Based on our AI scoring, the Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 36GB, 512GB) scores 79/100 overall, 2 points higher than the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop. However, the best choice depends on your use case — gaming, portability, display quality, and budget all factor in.
The Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 36GB, 512GB) starts at $1,999 and the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop at $1,500. That's a $499 price difference.
Both laptops have similar panels. The Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop has a higher 240Hz refresh rate vs. 0Hz on the Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 36GB, 512GB).
Weight data is not available for both models. Check individual spec pages for portability details.
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