2020 MacBook Pro 16” vs. Alienware M15 R6: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for 2020 MacBook Pro 16” and Alienware M15 R6 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2020 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that 2020 MacBook Pro 16” is better than Alienware M15 R6.
About 28% lighter
The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” weighed 4.3 pounds, 28% lighter than the 5.93 pounds Alienware M15 R6.
| Weight | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
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| Pound | 4.3 lbs. | 5.93 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.95 kg | 2.69 kg |
Alienware M15 R6 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R6 is better than 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Newer manufacturing
2021 vs. 2020
Significantly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware M15 R6 has a 24% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Alienware M15 R6 - Intel Core i9-11900H
8,121
Alienware M15 R6 - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - Intel Core i9-9980HK
6,504
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - Intel Core i9-9880H
6,100
Alienware M15 R6 - Intel Core i5-11400H
5,592
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
Supports faster memory
Alienware M15 R6 supports a faster memory speed than the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Memory type and speed
Alienware M15 R6 - DDR4 XMP
3,466 MHz
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - DDR4
2,666 MHz
Upgradable memory
Alienware M15 R6 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 2020 MacBook Pro 16” since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
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| Slots | Onboard | x2 |
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 XMP |
Upgradable storage
Alienware M15 R6 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
| Slots | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
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| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2020 MacBook Pro 16” and Alienware M15 R6.
Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 64GB
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Max system memory size
2020 MacBook Pro 16”
64 GB
Alienware M15 R6
64 GB
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Release Date |
| Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Exterior | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
| Dimensions |
| 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.51 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12.9 - 19.25 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 4.3 pounds (2.0 kg) | 5.93 lbs (2.69 kg) |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver | Dark Moon Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
| Size | 16 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
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| Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB 2666MHz DDR4 onboard memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
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| Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD | 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) |
Connectivity | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | - | Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Battery | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
| Size | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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| Power Supply | 96W USB‑C Power Adapter | 180W 240W power adapter. |
Software | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
| OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
| 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 |
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Camera & Audio | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
| Sensors |
| Windows Hello IR Camera |
| Security |
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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 | Video Support
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Key Features | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware M15 R6 |
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