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Alienware 18 Area-51 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
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 Max) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Alienware 18 Area-51 leads Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) overall by 10 points (69 vs 59 out of 100).
- Key differences: refresh rate, where Alienware 18 Area-51 has 300 vs 120 Hz; brightness, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) is 1,500 nits brighter; display resolution, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has 3024 × 1986 vs 2560 × 1600 px; battery capacity, where Alienware 18 Area-51 has 96 vs 72.6 Wh; weight, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) is 2.78 kg lighter.
Alienware 18 Area-51 leads overall
Alienware 18 Area-51 · 80 overall, #5 of 94
69
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) · 70 overall, #29 of 94
59
Key differences
- Refresh rateAlienware 18 Area-51 300 vs 120 Hz
- BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 1,500 nits brighter
- Display resolutionApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 3024 × 1986 vs 2560 × 1600 px
- Battery capacityAlienware 18 Area-51 96 vs 72.6 Wh
- WeightApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 2.78 kg lighter
Scores by Category
Evenly split — each wins 5 of 15 categories
| Category | 18 Area-51MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Display | +13 | |
| Performance | +80 | |
| Battery | +30 | |
| Memory | +29 | |
| Design & Weight | +72 | |
| Processor | Tie | |
| Storage | +22 | |
| Integrated Graphics | +54 | |
| Discrete Graphics | +91 | |
| Ports | +14 | |
| Connectivity | Tie | |
| Webcam | Tie | |
| Security | Tie | |
| Sound | +11 | |
| Input | Tie |
Physical Comparison
18 Area-51MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
18 Area-51 is 2.78 kg (199%) heavier than MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max).
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
18 Area-51
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
Watch-outs
Compromises to know before you buy
Alienware 18 Area-51
No notable compromises found.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
- No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.
Detailed Specifications
Processor
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Processor model |
Integrated Graphics
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Integrated graphics model |
Discrete Graphics
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Discrete graphics model | N/A | |
3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 25,763 | N/A |
Memory
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Memory capacity | 64 GB78% more | 36 GB |
Technology | ||
Memory upgradeable | Yes | N/A |
Storage
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Storage capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB100% more |
Display
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Size | 18 in27% more | 14.2 in |
Display resolution | 2560 × 1600 px | 3024 × 1986 px |
Refresh rate | 300 Hz150% more | 120 Hz |
Response time | 8.7 ms | N/A |
Display type | ||
Brightness | 500 nits | 2,000 nits300% more |
Battery
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Battery capacity | 96 Wh32% more | 72.6 Wh |
Design & Weight
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Weight | 4.179 kg | 1.4 kg66% less |
Performance
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
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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