Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Dell Latitude 5450
91.1Performance35.5
74.3Display21.6
99.5Battery38.7
53.3Portability70.1
10 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Dell Latitude 5450
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 39, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+61) and performance (+56). Dell Latitude 5450 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 36
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 39
- 540% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 250 nits
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell Latitude 5450
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 53
- 35% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.15 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (FHD, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+540% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| 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 Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+85%Top 1% | 2,338Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+205%Top 1% | 9,846Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+84% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.4 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+20% | 21 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Optional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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