Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
91.1Performance42.9
74.3Display31.8
99.5Battery52
53.3Portability61.4
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+48) and battery (+48). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 43
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 52
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 178% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 10,803
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 53
- 13% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+57%Top 1% | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+178%Top 1% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+56% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.87 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+1% | 17 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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