Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
87.1Performance41.4
74.3Display31.8
92.2Battery65
53.6Portability71.1
10 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)1 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 79 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+46) and display (+43). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 65
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 157% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 28,436 vs 11,085
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 54
- 28% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.14 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,699
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,295+57%Top 4% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 28,436+157%Top 3% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+56% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 17 h+27% | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.55 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+1% | 17 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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