Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Space Black 2024
Apple
81 Overall Score
vs
Dell Latitude 14" 7490 Black 2018
Dell
31 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Space Black 2024
82 out of 100 high confidence 474 reviews
The MacBook Pro 14-inch with the M4 chip is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing-fast performance, excellent battery life, and stunning display. Users highlight its ability to handle demanding tasks like video editing, coding, and multitasking with ease. However, a significant minority report serious reliability issues, including sudden failures, screen defects, and charger problems, often occurring after the one-year warranty. Customer service experiences are mixed, with some praising Best Buy and others criticizing Apple's support for out-of-warranty repairs.
Pros
- Blazing fast M4 performance
- Excellent battery life
- Stunning 14-inch display
- Smooth multitasking and app handling
- Premium build quality and design
Cons
- Reliability issues after one year
- Expensive out-of-warranty repairs
- Screen defects from minor particles
- Charger failure within a year
- Poor customer service experience
Performance 35
Battery life 28
Display quality 20
Build quality 15
Reliability 8
Customer service 6
Dell Latitude 14" 7490 Black 2018
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 | Dell Latitude 14" 7490 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i5 8350U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M4 10-core★ | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 1,000,000:1 contrast | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | 1 x Thunderbolt |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 4 and earlier generation |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg★ | 1.77 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Space Black 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (75th percentile)
Dell Latitude 14" 7490 Black 2018
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Space Black 2024
No current pricing available
Dell Latitude 14" 7490 Black 2018
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4
Scores 81 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.