Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Dell XPS Googlebook
66.2Performance44
74.3Display38.4
77.1Battery—
53Portability93.7
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+22). Dell XPS Googlebook 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
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 53
- 54% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+25% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | — |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 19% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 0.99 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 12.7 mm+24% |
| Material | Aluminum | Machined aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | — |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Googlebook OS |
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