Alienware m16 R2 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)
42.1Performance87.1
49Display74.3
86.7Battery92.2
30.4Portability53.6
2 spec wins — Alienware m16 R28 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 79 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+45) and display (+25). Alienware m16 R2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,699
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 30
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.2 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3456x2234 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,600 nits+433% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M5 Pro (18-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 4,295+80%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 28,436+124%Top 3% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 17 h |
| Charging | 240 W+71% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 2.14 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 16.8 mm+29% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W PD), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, microSD, 3.5mm combo | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Tahoe |
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