Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
The Dell Premium 14" OLED laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning 3.2K 120Hz OLED display, robust performance with 32GB RAM and Intel Core Ultra 7, and premium build quality. Users praise its multitasking capabilities, responsive touchpad, and effective cooling, though some note the flat keyboard takes adjustment and the laptop can heat up under heavy loads. Battery life is decent at 6-8 hours, and the port selection is solid for a slim design.
Pros
- Stunning 3.2K 120Hz OLED display
- Robust performance with 32GB RAM
- Premium build quality and design
- Responsive haptic touchpad
- Effective cooling system
Cons
- Flat keyboard requires adjustment
- Heats up under heavy loads
- Battery life only 6-8 hours
- No ethernet port
- RAM is soldered and non-expandable
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14 | 16★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core)★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14.5" |
| Resolution | 3024 px | 3200 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 x 3 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | None |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.72 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 62 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.