Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Pro 16 Plus
40.4Performancechip46.1
29.8Display23.3
20Battery40
86.4Portability56.5
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo5 spec wins — Dell Pro 16 Plus
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Neo scores 41.6 against 40.9 for Dell Pro 16 Plus. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Neo edges ahead in portability and display, 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 57
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 41% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 21.4 mm
- 33% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.84 kg
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,649
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro 16 Plus
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 40 vs 20
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Pro 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Pro 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Pro 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Pro 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 55 Wh+51% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Pro 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+33% | 1.84 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+41% | 21.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Pro 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, microSD card slot, headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | FHD 1080p RGB HDR with IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello); fingerprint reader optional |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Pro 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro (Copilot+ PC) |
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