Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
66.2Performance44
74.3Display38.4
77.1Battery79
53Portability84.8
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 57.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+22). 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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 133% higher charging: 140 W vs 60 W
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 53
- 45% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 38% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 13 h
- 12% lower thickness: 14.8 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+21% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200 | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+82% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 18 h+38% |
| Charging | 140 W+133% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.19 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 14.8 mm+12% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC Machined Aluminum and Gorilla Glass |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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