Alienware X15 R1 vs. M1 MacBook Pro 16”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X15 R1 and M1 MacBook Pro 16” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware X15 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X15 R1 is better than M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 90W TGP vs. integrated
Alienware X15 R1 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 X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
M1 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 16” is better than Alienware X15 R1.
Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 16” has a 50% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware X15 R1.
M1 MacBook Pro 16” supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X15 R1. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware X15 R1.
M1 MacBook Pro 16” weighed 4.7 pounds, 6% lighter than the 5 pounds Alienware X15 R1.
Weight | Alienware X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Pound | 5 lbs. | 4.7 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.27 kg | 2.13 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Available on June 1, 2021 |
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Exterior | Alienware X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Dimensions |
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Weight | 5 - 5.2 lbs (2.27 - 2.36 kg) |
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Colors | Lunar light | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Alienware X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 16.2 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Memory | Memory Slots
| 16GB 32GB 64GB Unified Memory |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Connectivity | Alienware X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Wi-Fi | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675x Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | Alienware X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 240W power adapter. | 140W USB‑C Power Adapter Charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with included USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. |
Software | Alienware X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
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 X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Camera |
| 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | Alienware X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | Touch ID sensor |
Security | - |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | 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 every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
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Key Features | Alienware X15 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware X15 R1, a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6 90W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 16.2-inch M1 MacBook Pro 16” was introduced by Apple around the same year in late-2021. It comes with up to 10-core Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G). It has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M1 Max iGPU (32 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Alienware X15 R1 has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 16.2-inch M1 MacBook Pro 16”. In addition, the Alienware X15 R1 weighs 5 lbs. about 6% heavier than the 4.7 lbs. M1 MacBook Pro 16”. Moreover, measured at 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.626”, the Alienware X15 R1 is slightly bulkier than the M1 MacBook Pro 16” at 14.01” x 9.77” x 0.66”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware X15 R1 supports up to 32GB 3200 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 M1 MacBook Pro 16”, it supports up to 64GB Unified memory. Like Alienware X15 R1, 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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