Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Dell Latitude 5450
66.2Performance35.5
74.3Display21.6
77.1Battery38.7
53Portability70.1
10 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)1 spec wins — Dell Latitude 5450
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 39, pulling ahead mainly in display (+53) and battery (+38). Dell Latitude 5450 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 36
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 39
- 540% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 250 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell Latitude 5450
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 53
- 35% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.16 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (FHD, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+540% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| 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 Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+33%Top 15% | 2,338Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+105%Top 12% | 9,846Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+85% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.4 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+20% | 21 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Optional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Pro |
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