M1 MacBook Pro 16” vs. Alienware X15 R1: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between M1 MacBook Pro 16” and Alienware X15 R1 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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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 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
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| Pound | 4.7 lbs. | 5 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.13 kg | 2.27 kg |
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 | M1 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.
Comparison Summary
Apple has released the M1 MacBook Pro 16”, a 16.2-inch machine, in late-2021. It is powered by up to 10-core Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G). The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M1 Max iGPU (32 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware X15 R1 was introduced by Dell around the same year in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6 90W TGP.
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The M1 MacBook Pro 16” has a 16.2-inch display which is slightly larger than the 15.6-inch Alienware X15 R1. In addition, The M1 MacBook Pro 16” weighs 4.7 lbs. about 6% lighter than the 5 lbs. Alienware X15 R1. Moreover, measured at 14.01” x 9.77” x 0.66”, the M1 MacBook Pro 16” is slightly more portable than the Alienware X15 R1 at 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.626”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the M1 MacBook Pro 16” supports up to 64GB Unified memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. It also has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion.
For Alienware X15 R1, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. Like M1 MacBook Pro 16”, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
Key Features | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Availability | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Release Date |
| Available on June 1, 2021 |
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Exterior | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
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| Weight |
| 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 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
| Size | 16.2 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
Left (4)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
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| Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Unified Memory | Memory Slots
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| Discrete Graphics | - |
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| Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
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Connectivity | M1 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 | M1 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 | 140W USB‑C Power Adapter Charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with included USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. | 240W power adapter. |
Software | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
| OS | Shipped with macOS Monterey | 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 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
| Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | M1 MacBook Pro 16” | Alienware X15 R1 |
| Sensors | Touch ID sensor | Windows Hello IR Camera |
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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 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. | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
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