Alienware X17 R2 vs. M2 MacBook Pro 14”: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Alienware X17 R2 and M2 MacBook Pro 14”, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware X17 R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R2 is better than M2 MacBook Pro 14”.
Alienware X17 R2 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the M2 MacBook Pro 14” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Alienware X17 R2 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 X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
Alienware X17 R2 has a 17.3-inch screen size 21% larger than the 14.2-inch M2 MacBook Pro 14”.
Alienware X17 R2 has more ports and slots count than the M2 MacBook Pro 14”. It has ten versus seven amount of ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 14”.
Ports | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
Mini DisplayPort | Yes | No |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes x3 |
USB-A | Yes x2 | No |
USB-C | Yes | No |
Total | 10 | 7 |
Alienware X17 R2 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M2 MacBook Pro 14”. It has nine versus five commonly used ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 14”.
Ports | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
Mini DisplayPort | Yes | No |
RJ-45 | Yes | No |
USB-A | Yes | No |
USB-C | Yes | No |
M2 MacBook Pro 14” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 14” is better than Alienware X17 R2.
2023 vs. 2022
Apple M2 Max (12C, 38G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 14” has a 17% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-12900HK inside Alienware X17 R2.
M2 MacBook Pro 14” supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X17 R2. It supports up to 96GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware X17 R2.
M2 MacBook Pro 14” weighed 3.5 pounds, 47% lighter than the 6.54 pounds Alienware X17 R2.
Weight | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Pound | 6.54 lbs. | 3.5 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.97 kg | 1.59 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Released | 2022 | 2023 |
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Pricing | Starting at $2,299 |
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Exterior | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Dimensions |
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Weight | 6.54 ~ 6.82 lbs. (2.96 - 3.09 kg) |
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Colors | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Keyboard
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Chasis Information |
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Display | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 14.2 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Left (1)
Right (1)
Back (8)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB Unified Memory |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Connectivity | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Wi-Fi | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology |
Ethernet | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps | - |
Battery | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery | 70 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 240W 330W power adapter. |
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Software | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro | Shipped with macOS Ventura |
Built-in Apps | Alienware Command CenterDashboard navigates all features, including themes, system performance, and overclocking.
| 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 X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Camera |
| 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | Touch ID sensor |
Security | Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics | Touch ID sensor |
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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. |
More | - | Display Supports
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Key Features | Alienware X17 R2 | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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