Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
91.1Performance44
74.3Display38.4
63.2Battery77.9
71Portability93.4
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+47) and display (+36). 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 63
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 71
- 38% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.62 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 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 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 4% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+39% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 96 W+60% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 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 (M5 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 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 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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