Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Dell XPS 13 (9345)
91.1Performance47.7
74.3Display38.4
99.5Battery40
53.3Portability84.2
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+60) and performance (+43). Dell XPS 13 (9345) 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 48
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 40
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9345)
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 53
- 45% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+21% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+53%Top 1% | 2,825Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+109%Top 1% | 14,393Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+81% | 55 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.19 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 15.3 mm+9% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
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