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MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU) vs Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)

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Quick verdict

  • Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) is better for coding and multitasking.
  • Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) leads on performance.
  • Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) leads on memory and storage.
  • Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) leads on display.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) offers better overall value (1.4 points per ₹10,000).
  • Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) has the higher Comparezi Score (89.1).
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) is the cheaper option at ₹5,39,900.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)
Memory and storage Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)
Display Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)
Value MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)

Specifications side by side

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Spec
MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU)
Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)
Overview
Type
Creator
Creator
Gaming
Operating system
macOS
macOS
Windows
OS edition
macOS
macOS
Windows 11 Home
Office included
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Microsoft Office Home 2024
Performance
Processor
Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 40-core GPU)
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Processor brand
Apple
Apple
Intel
CPU cores
18
18
24 (better)
Graphics
Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU
Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Yes
Graphics memory
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—
24 GB
Memory and storage
RAM
36 GB
48 GB
64 GB (better)
RAM type
Unified memory
Unified memory
DDR5-6400
Storage
2 TB
2 TB
2 TB
Storage type
SSD
SSD
PCIe NVMe SSD
Display
Display size
16.2"
16.2"
18"
Resolution
3456 x 2234
3456 x 2234
WQXGA
Display panel
Liquid Retina XDR
Liquid Retina XDR
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Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
300 Hz (better)
Peak brightness
1,000 nits
1,000 nits
500 nits
Battery and build
Battery
100 Wh
100 Wh
96 Wh
Charger
140 W
140 W
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Weight
2.15 kg
2.15 kg
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Thickness
16.8 mm
16.8 mm
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Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Yes
Colours
Space Black, Silver
Space Black, Silver
Liquid Teal
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 7
Ports
MagSafe 3 port, 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), HDMI, SDXC card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack
MagSafe 3 port, 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), HDMI, SDXC card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack
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Price and availability

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MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)

₹5,39,900

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU)

₹6,19,900

Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)

₹8,03,890

Pros and cons

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)

  • Pro: 100 Wh battery, larger than 78% of the 14 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Heavier than 84% of the 13 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.15 kg)

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU)

  • Pro: 100 Wh battery, larger than 78% of the 14 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Heavier than 84% of the 13 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.15 kg)

Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)

  • Pro: 96 Wh battery, larger than 88% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 300 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 92% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it

Which should you buy?

Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (89.1).

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹5,39,900 and gives the most score per rupee .

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