Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB)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 MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB) leads with an overall score of 86/100, 9 points ahead. It scores higher inproductivity, display quality, portability.
Overall Score
✓86/100
77/100
Gaming Score
96/100
✓100/100
Productivity Score
✓87/100
67/100
Display Score
✓73/100
69/100
Portability Score
✓77/100
49/100
Value Score
100/100
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
40-core GPU
RTX 5080
VRAM
✓64GB
16GB
RAM
✓128GB Unified
32GB DDR5
Storage
1024GB SSD
1024GB NVMe SSD
Screen Size
14.2"
16"
Panel Type
Mini-LED
IPS
Refresh Rate
120Hz
✓240Hz
Resolution
3024×1964
2560×1600
Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
Yes
No
Weight
✓1.62 kg
3.45 kg
Thickness
—
—
Battery Capacity
70.8Wh
✓90Wh
Battery Life
✓22hr
6hr
WiFi
WiFi 6E
—
Bluetooth
—
—
USB-A Ports
—
—
USB-C Ports
—
—
Thunderbolt
Yes
No
HDMI
2.1
—
SD Card
Yes
No
Starting Price
$3,299
✓$1,500
Based on our AI scoring, the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB) scores 86/100 overall, 9 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 MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB) starts at $3,299 and the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop at $1,500. That's a $1,799 price difference.
Both laptops have similar panels. The Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop has a higher 240Hz refresh rate vs. 120Hz on the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB).
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB) is lighter at 1.62kg vs. 3.45kg for the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop — a 1.83kg difference.
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