Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
51.1Performance91.1
31.8Display74.3
94.7Battery99.5
32.7Portability53.3
1 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+40). Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- 29% higher charging: 180 W vs 140 W
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $3,899
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 95
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 33
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.2 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3456x2234 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,600 nits+433% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB+13% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 4,336+61%Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 30,057+118%Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 100 Wh+4% |
| Charging | 180 W+29% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.15 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 16.8 mm+26% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (one with DisplayPort 1.4, one with Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headset jack | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 |
| Webcam | 720p | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | None | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Tahoe |
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