Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Dell 14 (DC14250)
91.1Performance44
74.3Display23.3
99.5Battery38.7
53.3Portability68.2
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+61) and display (+51). Dell 14 (DC14250) 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 39
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 53
- 27% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.15 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (WVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336Top 1% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+84% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.56 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+11% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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