Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
66.2Performance42.4
74.3Display38.4
77.1Battery99.3
53Portability51.3
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+24). Dell XPS 16 (9640) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 77
- Lower launch price: $1,899 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″ | 16.3 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (4K OLED touch 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+29%Top 15% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+48%Top 12% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+1% | 100 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+8% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 2.13 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+10% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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