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MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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Updated March 21, 2024·

When choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 and the Dell Alienware m16 R2, consider that the MacBook Pro offers a balance of performance and premium build quality, with an emphasis on portability and battery life, making it a solid choice for professionals who also appreciate the seamless integration with other Apple devices. On the other hand, the Alienware m16 R2 is tailored for gaming and high-performance tasks with its superior graphics capabilities, but it comes at the cost of reduced portability due to its larger size and shorter battery life. If your primary focus is on intensive graphics tasks like gaming or 3D rendering, the Alienware might serve you well, but if you need a versatile laptop for work that's easy to carry around, then the MacBook Pro is more suitable. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Excellent overall display quality
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Alienware m16 R2
  • The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).

Key differences

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General Use

8.5
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Alienware m16 R2
7.9
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
302.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware m16 R2 is good.

Gaming and AI

7.0
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Alienware m16 R2
7.9
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both good for gaming and AI, though the Dell Alienware m16 R2 is somewhat better.

Content Creation

8.5
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Alienware m16 R2
7.9
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m16 R2 is good.

Software Development

8.4
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Alienware m16 R2
7.6
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware m16 R2 is good.

Screen Quality

9.2
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Alienware m16 R2
8.2
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
302.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware m16 R2 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

13.5 Hours
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Alienware m16 R2
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has 6 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Alienware m16 R2
Fair
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the Dell Alienware m16 R2 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Alienware m16 R2
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the Dell Alienware m16 R2 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

8.4
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Alienware m16 R2
8.4
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and Dell Alienware m16 R2 are both very good for engineering and design.

Cost

$1,630
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Alienware m16 R2
$1,650
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,630 and the Dell Alienware m16 R2 costs $1,650.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the Dell Alienware m16 R2 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)Dell Alienware m16 R2
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)Dell Alienware m16 R2

GENERAL

Price
$1,630
$1,650
Release Date
January 1, 2023January 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61''14.3'' x 9.8'' x 0.93''
Weight
3.5 lbs5.75 lbs
Width
12.31"14.33"
Depth
8.71"9.81"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2 Pro (10C)Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
13.5 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
69.6 Wh90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14.2"16"
Display Technology
Mini LEDIPS
Resolution
3024 x 19642560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
120Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
489 nits302 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/108.5/10
Portability Score
8.6/106.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
32
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)

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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."

Dell Alienware m16 R2

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Momo Tabari | January 2024
"Alienware’s m16 R2 is a solid gaming laptop that leaves much to be desired, particularly in its quest to fulfill your needs as a product for productivity. Battery life under eight hours and a dim display are both vital issues for something that will accompany you through school projects or a workday. However, the Alienware m16 R2 is an exceedingly powerful gaming laptop, consistently being one of the best in our performance tests when compared against similar products. Even then, its display is lacking color, its fans get pretty darn loud, and its speakers aren’t punchy enough to rise above that noise."

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About Apple

Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.

About Dell

Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.

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