Alienware M17 R3 vs. 2020 MacBook Pro 16”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware M17 R3 and 2020 MacBook Pro 16” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M17 R3 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M17 R3 is better than 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M17 R3 has a 7% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Alienware M17 R3 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
Alienware M17 R3 has a 17.3-inch screen size 8% larger than the 16-inch 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
2020 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that 2020 MacBook Pro 16” is better than Alienware M17 R3.
The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M17 R3. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware M17 R3.
The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” weighed 4.3 pounds, 35% lighter than the 6.55 pounds Alienware M17 R3.
Weight | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Pound | 6.55 lbs. | 4.3 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.97 kg | 1.95 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M17 R3 and 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Both laptops supports the same 2666MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,549.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
Dimensions | 15.74 x 11.59 x 0.89 in (399.80 x 294.30 x 22.50 mm)
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Weight | Starting at 6.55 lb (2.97 kg) | Starting at 4.3 pounds (2.0 kg) |
Colors |
| Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 16 Inches |
Info | Full HD with 144Hz refresh rate
| Retina display
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Ports | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
| Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB 2666MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
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Storage | Available Slots
| 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Connectivity | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Ethernet |
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Battery | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size |
| 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply |
| 96W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
Built-in Apps |
| Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | CHASIS
| Video Support
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Key Features | Alienware M17 R3 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware M17 R3, a 17.3-inch machine, in mid-2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
On the other hand, we have the 16-inch MacBook Pro 16” was introduced by Apple around the same year in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon Pro 5600M with 8GB HBM2.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Alienware M17 R3 has a 17.3-inch display which is slightly larger than the 16-inch 2020 MacBook Pro 16”. In addition, the Alienware M17 R3 weighs 6.55 lbs. about 52% heavier than the 4.3 lbs. 2020 MacBook Pro 16”. Moreover, measured at 15.74” x 11.59” x 0.89”, the Alienware M17 R3 is much bulkier than the 2020 MacBook Pro 16” at 14.09” x 9.68” x 0.64”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware M17 R3 supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For 2020 MacBook Pro 16”, it supports up to 64GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. Like Alienware M17 R3, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Furthermore, it also has an integrated storage module and has no M.2 slots for replacement.
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