Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) vs Dell 14 Plus DB14255
28.2chipPerformancechip47.5
—Graphicschip53.4
29.8Displayspec-based23.3
74.2Batteryspec-based52
77.4Portabilityspec-based72
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)4 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus DB14255
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) scores 47.6 against 47.7 for Dell 14 Plus DB14255. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 Plus DB14255 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus DB14255
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 28
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 10% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 58.2 Wh
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 14 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina) | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 (8-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Apple M1 8-core GPU | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X (unified) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 64 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.4 h | — |
| Charging | 61 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+8% | 1.52 kg |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm+8% | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4, audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD | FHD (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader in power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Big Sur | Windows 11 Home |
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