Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
65.4Performance38.7
85.3Display49.8
73.6Battery48.8
53Portability65.8
10 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)1 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 69.9 to 48.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+27). Dell XPS 14 (9440) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 85 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 49
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 53
- 22% lower weight: 1.68 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+12% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+34% | 2,330 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+60% | 12,600 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+44% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h+30% | 10 h |
| Charging | 140 W+40% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.68 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+7% | 18 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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