Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
40.4Performance39.9
29.8Display38.4
20Battery54.1
86.4Portability65.8
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (9440) wins this laptop face-off, 47.3 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+9). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 66
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,330
- 29% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 18 mm
- 27% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.68 kg
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 20
- 400% higher charging: 100 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14.5 ″+12% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+52%Top 24% | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 12,600+41%Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 70 Wh+90% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 100 W+400% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+27% | 1.68 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+29% | 18 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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