Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell 14 (DC14250)
40.4Performance44
29.8Display23.3
20Battery38.7
86.4Portability68.2
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo4 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Neo scores 41.6 against 42 for Dell 14 (DC14250). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 (DC14250) edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 68
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 33% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 18.9 mm
- 21% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.56 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 20
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 48% higher capacity: 54 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (WVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 54 Wh+48% |
| Charging | 20 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+21% | 1.56 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+33% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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