Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
78.2Performance39.9
74.3Display38.4
66.6Battery54.1
71Portability65.8
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+38) and display (+36). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 66
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $3,199
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 14.5 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864+66%Top 14% | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035+83%Top 9% | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+4% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h+30% | 10 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 100 W+4% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+4% | 1.68 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+14% | 18 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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