Alienware x16 R2 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
49.3Performance91.1
49Display74.3
86.7Battery99.5
35.5Portability53.3
1 spec wins — Alienware x16 R27 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+42) and display (+25). Alienware x16 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 x16 R2
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $2,100 vs $3,899
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 36
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.2 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | 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 x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB+125% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 4,336Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 30,057Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 2.15 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 16.8 mm+10% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, mini DisplayPort, microSD, 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Tahoe |
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