Dell Inspiron 15.6" Dell Inspiron Laptop Black 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell Inspiron 15.6" Dell Inspiron Laptop Black 2025
The Dell laptop receives mixed reviews. Several users praise its fast performance, lightweight design, and sleek appearance, calling it a fantastic laptop that works perfectly for their daily needs. However, significant concerns emerge around the inadequate cooling system causing overheating and loud fan noise, as well as the obsolete USB-C port that lacks DisplayPort support, severely limiting external display options for professional users. One reviewer reported a complete failure after a month, while the keyboard issue was resolved quickly by support.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Lightweight design
- Sleek appearance
- Quick tech support for keyboard issue
- Great value for basic needs
Cons
- Inadequate cooling system causing overheating and very loud fan
- USB-C port obsolete without DisplayPort support
- No support for multiple external displays via docking station
- Complete system failure after one month
- Weak AMD video display and limited drivers
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling demanding tasks like 6K video editing and large photo processing with ease. Users highlight its seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem and smooth shipping experience. Some reviewers note that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price, making it a great value. Overall, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with no significant complaints mentioned.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for professional tasks
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Smooth and reliable shipping experience
- Great value for the price
- Handles 6K video and large photos easily
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
- Limited to two cooling fans
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Inspiron 15.6" Dell Inspiron Laptop | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1255U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 8 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.63 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Inspiron 15.6" Dell Inspiron Laptop Black 2025
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average port selection (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Dell Inspiron 15.6" Dell Inspiron Laptop Black 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.
