Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs Dell XPS 13 (9350)
80.6Performance44.4
85.3Display49.8
78Battery65.3
53.3Portability84.5
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 76.3 to 57.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and display (+36). Dell XPS 13 (9350) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 81 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 85 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 65
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 133% higher charging: 140 W vs 60 W
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9350)
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 53
- 45% lower weight: 1.18 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,649 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+21% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (InfinityEdge) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900+43% | 2,730 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 24,800+121% | 11,200 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+82% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | 15 h+7% |
| Charging | 140 W+133% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.18 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 15.3 mm+9% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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