Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Dell 14 (DC14250)
66.2Performance44
74.3Display23.3
77.1Battery38.7
53Portability68.2
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)1 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and battery (+38). Dell 14 (DC14250) 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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 39
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 53
- 28% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.16 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (WVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 12% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+85% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.56 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+11% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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