Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
73.1Performance41.5
74.3Display23.3
92.2Battery65.7
53.6Portability56.6
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 74.1 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and performance (+32). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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 (M4 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 66
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 54
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,449 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Pro 20-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,836+65%Top 19% | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,509+79%Top 12% | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 17 h+70% | 10 h |
| Charging | 140 W+8% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.94 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+12% | 19.1 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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 Pro) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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