Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
78.2Performance44
74.3Display38.4
66.6Battery77.9
71Portability93.4
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+34). Dell XPS 13 (2026) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 71
- 38% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 13 h
- 38% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.62 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $3,199
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+6% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | LCD |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864Top 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+39% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 18 h+38% |
| Charging | 96 W+60% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1 kg+38% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 12.7 mm+18% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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