Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 24GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 24GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
This MacBook Pro M5 has received overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance, design, and value. Users praise the powerful M5 chip, beautiful Space Black finish, and seamless integration with iPhone. Many are long-time Windows users who appreciate the switch for its reliability, battery life, and lightweight build.
Pros
- Powerful M5 chip performance
- Beautiful Space Black finish
- Seamless iPhone integration
- Excellent battery life
- Lightweight and compact design
Cons
- Initial learning curve for Windows switchers
- Requires some third-party apps for MacOS quirks
Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
The Dell Premium 14" OLED laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning 3.2K 120Hz OLED display, robust performance with 32GB RAM and Intel Core Ultra 7, and premium build quality. Users praise its multitasking capabilities, responsive touchpad, and effective cooling, though some note the flat keyboard takes adjustment and the laptop can heat up under heavy loads. Battery life is decent at 6-8 hours, and the port selection is solid for a slim design.
Pros
- Stunning 3.2K 120Hz OLED display
- Robust performance with 32GB RAM
- Premium build quality and design
- Responsive haptic touchpad
- Effective cooling system
Cons
- Flat keyboard requires adjustment
- Heats up under heavy loads
- Battery life only 6-8 hours
- No ethernet port
- RAM is soldered and non-expandable
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14.5" |
| Resolution | 3024 px | 3200 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 3 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.72 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 62 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 24GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.