The Alienware has better Specs on the Entry Model.
The MX14 has the better Video Card, the better Processor (by .02GHz), has the larger Screen (by and Inch), and a larger Hard Drive.
In all reality, Mac's are not made for Gaming, unless you are buying the Mac Pro (Desktop) by Apple. So, words of advice, never buy a Mac for gaming. You need to do a few upgrades before they are suitable. Although Mac is the better brand (lasts longer, better built, etc.), it doesn't come with the "best" specs or the most customization options for Gaming. You can really only upgrade the Hard Drive, RAM, and Processor. The Video Card is the most important piece of Hardware when it comes to Gaming. Something you cannot upgrade in a MacBook Pro.
The good: The Alienware M14x, Dell's latest Alienware laptop, manages to pack amazing performance into a smaller-than-expected body with plenty of configuration options.
The bad: High-end configurations can be insanely expensive, and Alienware's laptop design is overdue for a refresh.
The bottom line: It's tough to find mobile PC gaming in a package that's neither too big nor too small. The Alienware M14x comes very close, with plenty of component options and a size that's hefty, but not backbreaking.
Review:
Typically, the difference between a 14-inch laptop and a 15-inch one is very slight, although we generally prefer the smaller of these two options for the sake of portability. When it comes to chunky gaming laptops, however, the difference can be more pronounced. While we wouldn't consider taking Alienware's 15-inch M15x laptop on the road, the new 14-inch version, unsurprisingly named the M14x, looks and feels a good deal smaller--even if it's still a beast compared with other 14-inch laptops.
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The Alienware has better Specs on the Entry Model.
The MX14 has the better Video Card, the better Processor (by .02GHz), has the larger Screen (by and Inch), and a larger Hard Drive.
In all reality, Mac's are not made for Gaming, unless you are buying the Mac Pro (Desktop) by Apple. So, words of advice, never buy a Mac for gaming. You need to do a few upgrades before they are suitable. Although Mac is the better brand (lasts longer, better built, etc.), it doesn't come with the "best" specs or the most customization options for Gaming. You can really only upgrade the Hard Drive, RAM, and Processor. The Video Card is the most important piece of Hardware when it comes to Gaming. Something you cannot upgrade in a MacBook Pro.
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The good: The Alienware M14x, Dell's latest Alienware laptop, manages to pack amazing performance into a smaller-than-expected body with plenty of configuration options.
The bad: High-end configurations can be insanely expensive, and Alienware's laptop design is overdue for a refresh.
The bottom line: It's tough to find mobile PC gaming in a package that's neither too big nor too small. The Alienware M14x comes very close, with plenty of component options and a size that's hefty, but not backbreaking.
Review:
Typically, the difference between a 14-inch laptop and a 15-inch one is very slight, although we generally prefer the smaller of these two options for the sake of portability. When it comes to chunky gaming laptops, however, the difference can be more pronounced. While we wouldn't consider taking Alienware's 15-inch M15x laptop on the road, the new 14-inch version, unsurprisingly named the M14x, looks and feels a good deal smaller--even if it's still a beast compared with other 14-inch laptops.