Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
91.1Performance42.4
74.3Display38.4
99.5Battery99.3
53.3Portability51.3
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+49) and display (+36). Dell XPS 16 (9640) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Lower launch price: $1,899 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″ | 16.3 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (4K 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+79%Top 1% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+120%Top 1% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+8% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 2.13 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+10% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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