⚖ Head to Head Comparison
Alienware 16X Aurora
dell
87
$1649
VS
+2
Apple Macbook Pro M5
Apple
89
$1,999
Apple Macbook Pro M5 Has the Edge
The Apple Macbook Pro M5 outperforms the Alienware 16X Aurora with a 2-point advantage (89 vs 87). Based on 24 expert reviews, the Apple Macbook Pro M5 offers a measurably better experience.
💡 Our Take: The Apple Macbook Pro M5 is the stronger choice unless the Alienware 16X Aurora has specific features you prioritize.
✓ Apple Macbook Pro M5 scores 2 points higher ✓ 4 publications reviewed both ✓ Based on 24 expert reviews
4 reviewers evaluated both products, providing solid comparative data.
📈 Score Breakdown by Publication
| Publication | Alienware 16X Aurora | Apple Macbook Pro M5 |
|---|---|---|
| CNET | 83 | 84 |
| PCMag | 80 | 90 |
| Wired | 70 | 80 |
| Cult of Mac | — | 90 |
| Engadget | — | 92 |
| Expert Reviews | 80 | — |
| Express | — | 90 |
| Games Radar | 80 | — |
| Geek Culture | — | 92 |
| Gizmodo | — | 80 |
| Macworld | — | 90 |
| Mark Ellist Reviews | — | 100 |
| Mashable | — | 90 |
| Notebook Check | 85 | — |
| PCWorld | 90 | — |
| T3 | — | 100 |
| Techaeris | 93 | — |
| The Verge | — | 90 |
| Tom's Hardware | — | 80 |
| Windows Central | 80 | — |
⚙ Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Alienware 16X Aurora | Apple Macbook Pro M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 16" | 14 inches |
| Display Type | WQXGA | Liquid Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1600p | 3024x964 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | — |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Apple M5 |
| RAM | 16GB,32GB,64GB | 16GB,24GB,32GB |
| Storage | 1TB,2TB,4TB | 512GB,1TB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 5060,5070 | — |
| Battery | — | Up to 24hrs |
