Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Silver 2024
Apple
82 Overall Score
vs
Dell Latitude 13.9" 7420 Black 2021
Dell
51 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Silver 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 13.9" 7420 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Business
Entertainment
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Student
Developer
Creator
Gaming
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 | Dell Latitude 13.9" 7420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | i5-1145G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M4 10-core★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1,000,000:1 contrast | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.26 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
Dell Latitude 13.9" 7420 Black 2021
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong port selection (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average cpu (22nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4
Scores 82 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.