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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4 vs Dell Alienware 16 Aurora (Core 7 240H, RTX 5060)

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4

  • 1,550 g.
  • 14.2 inch screen.
  • Apple M4 processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
  • 72.4 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 211,000Out of Stock
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Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

  • 16 inch screen.
  • 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core 7 240H processor.
  • Storage: M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD.
  • 32 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 210,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch if you want longer rated battery life (16 hours per charge), a brighter display (1,600 nits) and a higher 3024 × 1964 screen resolution. Choose the Dell Alienware 16 Aurora if you want a larger 96 Wh battery, more memory (32 GB RAM) and a larger 16-inch screen.

Display

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
14.2 inch screen
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
16 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
Apple M4 processor
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
Intel Core 7 240H processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
SSD
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD

Stored energy

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
72.4 Wh of stored energy
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
96 Wh of stored energy

Connections

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
Wi-Fi 6E support
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
Wi-Fi 7 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch

  • Rated for up to 16 hours per charge (vs 6).
  • Brighter display: up to 1,600 nits (vs 300).
  • Higher screen resolution: 3024 × 1964 (vs 2560 × 1600).
  • Lighter: 1.55 kg (vs 2.57 kg).

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora

  • Larger battery: 96 Wh (vs 72.4 Wh).
  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 24 GB).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 14.2-inch).
  • Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45.
  • 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple MacBook Pro 14-inchDell Alienware 16 Aurora
PerformanceApple M4 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphicsIntel Core 7 240H processor, RTX 5060 graphics
MemoryUp to 24 GB RAM32 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storage1 TB storage
Display14.2-inch Mini-LED display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi16-inch LCD display, 120 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 16 hours per chargeUp to 6 hours per charge
Weight1.55 kg2.57 kg

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
BrandAppleDell
ModelMacBook Pro (14-inch, M4, 2024)Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Core Ultra 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Announced20242025
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorSpace Black, Silver—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Dimensions31.26 × 22.12 × 1.55 cm356.98 × 265.43 mm; 18.6 mm front / 22.7 mm maximum height
Weight1.55 kg2.49–2.57 kg; configuration dependent
Build MaterialsAluminum enclosureAluminum chassis

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Display Size14.2 inches16 inches
Display TypeLiquid Retina XDR, mini-LEDIPS LCD
Resolution3024 × 19642560 × 1600
Refresh RateUp to 120Hz ProMotion120 Hz
BrightnessUp to 1000 nits SDR; 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak HDR300 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features254 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR100% sRGB; ComfortView Plus

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
ProcessorApple M4Intel Core 7 240H
CPU10-core CPU (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores)10 cores, 16 threads; up to 5.2 GHz; 24 MB cache
GPUApple 10-core GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Graphics MemoryShared unified memory8 GB GDDR7 dedicated
RAM TypeUnified memoryDDR5, up to 5600 MT/s; two SO-DIMM modules
Storage TypeSSDM.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
RAM16GB / 24GB32GB
Storage512GB / 1TB1TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Battery72.4Wh lithium-polymer6-cell 96 Wh
Battery LifeUp to 16 hours wireless web; up to 24 hours video playbackup to 6 hours mixed use
ChargingMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capableSystem off: standard charging approximately 3 hours; ExpressCharge 0–100% in 2 hours; ExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 minutes
Power Adapter70W USB-C Power Adapter130 W or 180 W AC adapter platform options; 7.4 mm connector

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Operating SystemmacOSWindows 11 Home on documented configuration; regional software may vary

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2×2
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetNo built-in EthernetGigabit Ethernet, RJ-45

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Webcam12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p videoHD RGB camera, 1280 × 720 at 30 fps; 78.6° field of view
SpeakersHigh-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofersTwo stereo speakers; 2 W each average, 2.5 W each peak
MicrophonesStudio-quality three-mic array with directional beamformingDigital-array microphones in camera assembly
Audio FeaturesWide stereo sound, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, high-impedance headphone supportRealtek ALC3204 high-definition audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
KeyboardBacklit Magic KeyboardBacklit QWERTY keyboard; 101–105 keys according to language layout
Keyboard BacklightYesYes; white
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures115 × 70 mm touchpad with gesture support
Fingerprint ReaderTouch ID—
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
USB-ANo2 × USB-A 5 Gbps
USB-C3 × USB-C ports2 × USB-C 10 Gbps; one with DisplayPort 1.4a, one with Power Delivery
Thunderbolt / USB4Three Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s)No; USB-C 10 Gbps ports
HDMIHDMI portHDMI 2.1; direct discrete-GPU output
DisplayPortDisplayPort output over Thunderbolt / USB-CDisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderSDXC card slotNo card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support3.5 mm universal audio jack
Other PortsMagSafe 3AC adapter input

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
SecurityTouch ID—
CoolingActive cooling systemAlienware Cryo-tech vapor chamber
Special Features16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated media engine and external-display support—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Laptop14-inch MacBook Pro M4Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Core Ultra 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Charging CableUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, 2 m—

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both offer up to 1 TB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same form factor: clamshell.

In summary

Choose Dell Alienware 16 Aurora for Windows, more memory and a larger battery; Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch combines macOS, longer rated battery life and Apple 10-core graphics.

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In-stock alternatives

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