Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Dell 15 15.6" LDC15250-5315BLK-PUS Carbon Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
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. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Dell 15 15.6" LDC15250-5315BLK-PUS Carbon Black 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Dell 15.6" 2K Touchscreen laptop, praising its fast performance, sharp display, and sturdy build for the price. The 13th Gen Intel i5 processor and 512GB SSD deliver quick boot times and smooth multitasking, while the touchscreen is responsive and the carbon black finish looks modern. Setup is simple, battery life is solid, and it handles everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and office work with ease. A few users note it's a great value for school, work, or small office use, with one hoping it lasts as long as their previous Dell.
Pros
- Fast performance with 13th Gen i5
- Sharp 2K touchscreen display
- Sturdy build for the price
- Quick boot times with 512GB SSD
- Easy setup and user-friendly
Cons
- No negative points mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell 15 15.6" LDC15250-5315BLK-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 1334U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 220 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.94 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 41 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Dell 15 15.6" LDC15250-5315BLK-PUS Carbon Black 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.