2020 MacBook Pro 16” vs. Alienware X15 R1: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2020 MacBook Pro 16” and Alienware X15 R1 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' 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 X15 R1.
The 2020 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.
The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” weighed 4.3 pounds, 15% lighter than the 5 pounds Alienware X15 R1.
Weight | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Pound | 4.3 lbs. | 5 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.95 kg | 2.27 kg |
Alienware X15 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X15 R1 is better than 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
2021 vs. 2020
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware X15 R1 has a 24% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Alienware X15 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
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 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Available on June 1, 2021 |
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Exterior | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
Dimensions |
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Weight | Starting at 4.3 pounds (2.0 kg) | 5 - 5.2 lbs (2.27 - 2.36 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Lunar light |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
Size | 16 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB 2666MHz DDR4 onboard memory | Memory Slots
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
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Connectivity | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
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 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Battery | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
Size | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
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Power Supply | 96W USB‑C Power Adapter | 240W power adapter. |
Software | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
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 X15 R1 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
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. | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
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