Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
91.1Performance26.6
74.3Display30.2
99.5Battery21.3
53.3Portability66.3
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+78) and performance (+65). Dell 15 (DC15250) 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 27
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 21
- 540% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 250 nits
- 469% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 5,278
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 53
- 25% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.15 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+4% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+540% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+350% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+103%Top 1% | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+469%Top 1% | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+143% | 41 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.62 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+12% | 19 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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