Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Vostro 15.6" 3520

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
Dell Vostro 15.6" 3520 2022, Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Dell Vostro 15.6" 3520 2022, Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Dell
26 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Fast processing of large files
  • Great value for the price
  • Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
  • No negative aspects mentioned
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Dell Vostro 15.6" 3520 2022, Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Dell
24
Developer
Apple
96
Dell
25
Business
Apple
94
Dell
24
Compact
Apple
90
Dell
30
Student
Apple
90
Dell
34
Ai Llm
Apple
86
Dell
13
Creator
Apple
76
Dell
14
Gaming
Apple
60
Dell
9

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxDell Vostro 15.6" 3520
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i5 1235U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
12,385
Cores16★10
Frequency—1.3 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Iris Xe Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
2,593
Typeintegrated★—
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 11 TB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
USB Ports0★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.90 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile

Dell Vostro 15.6" 3520 2022, Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black

  • Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment