Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) vs Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16
49.3Performancechip62.4
—Graphics85.9
74.3Displayspec-based38.4
69.4Batteryspec-based94.7
71.6Portabilityspec-based48
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)5 spec wins — Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) scores 64 against 64.2 for Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 26% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 2.17 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 20.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 49
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 72% higher charging: 165 W vs 96 W
- 38% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 69.6 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Tandem OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell (12GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen5 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,533Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 96 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W | 165 W+72% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg+26% | 2.17 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+23% | 20.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (80/120Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SD card slot, headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 8MP RGB with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Ventura | Windows 11 Pro |
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