Alienware 16 Area-51 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
  • Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Alienware 16 Area-51 leads Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) overall by 12 points (69 vs 57 out of 100).
  • Key differences: refresh rate, where Alienware 16 Area-51 has 240 vs 120 Hz; brightness, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) is 1,425 nits brighter; display resolution, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) has 3024 × 1986 vs 2560 × 1600 px; battery capacity, where Alienware 16 Area-51 has 96 vs 72.6 Wh; weight, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) is 1.92 kg lighter.
Alienware 16 Area-51 leads overall
Alienware 16 Area-51 · 79 overall, #7 of 94
69
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) · 64 overall, #54 of 94
57
Key differences
  • Refresh rateAlienware 16 Area-51 240 vs 120 Hz
  • BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) 1,425 nits brighter
  • Display resolutionApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) 3024 × 1986 vs 2560 × 1600 px
  • Battery capacityAlienware 16 Area-51 96 vs 72.6 Wh
  • WeightApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) 1.92 kg lighter

Scores by Category

16 Area-51 wins 6 of 15 categories · MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) wins 4

Category16 Area-51MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)Lead
Display
+15
Performance
+80
Battery
+30
Memory
+18
Design & Weight
+66
Processor
Tie
Storage
+20
Integrated Graphics
+49
Discrete Graphics
+88
Ports
+14
Connectivity
Tie
Webcam
Tie
Security
Tie
Sound
+11
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

3.297 kg1.38 kg
16 Area-51MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)

16 Area-51 is 1.92 kg (139%) heavier than MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Alienware 16 Area-51

No notable compromises found.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)

  • No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
16 Area-51
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Processor model

Integrated Graphics

Feature
16 Area-51
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Integrated graphics model

Discrete Graphics

Feature
16 Area-51
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Discrete graphics model
N/A
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
21,724
N/A

Memory

Feature
16 Area-51
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Memory capacity
32 GB33% more
24 GB
Technology
Memory upgradeable
Yes
N/A

Storage

Feature
16 Area-51
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Storage capacity
1 TB
1 TB

Display

Feature
16 Area-51
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Size
16 in13% more
14.2 in
Display resolution
2560 × 1600 px
3024 × 1986 px
Refresh rate
240 Hz100% more
120 Hz
Response time
7.2 ms
N/A
Display type
Brightness
575 nits
2,000 nits248% more

Battery

Feature
16 Area-51
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Battery capacity
96 Wh32% more
72.6 Wh

Design & Weight

Feature
16 Area-51
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Weight
3.297 kg
1.38 kg58% less

Performance

Feature
16 Area-51
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
PassMark CPU Mark
55,677
N/A
Active cooling
Yes
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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