Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
78.2Performance41.4
74.3Display31.8
66.6Battery65
71Portability71.1
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+37). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 32
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 108% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 23,035 vs 11,085
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $3,199
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864+42%Top 8% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035+108%Top 5% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+13% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 13.4 h+3% |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.55 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+9% | 17 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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