Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
91.1Performance58.1
74.3Display38.4
99.5Battery60
53.3Portability67.5
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and display (+36). Dell XPS 16 (2026) 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 58
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 60
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 53
- 19% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen 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 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+49%Top 1% | 2,903Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+77%Top 1% | 16,943Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+42% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+40% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.74 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 15.4 mm+8% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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