Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
66.2Performance41.4
74.3Display31.8
77.1Battery65
53Portability71.1
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+25). 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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 65
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 53
- 28% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+14%Top 15% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+82%Top 12% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+56% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 13.4 h+3% |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.55 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+1% | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, 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 | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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