Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Pro 16" Plus Laptop

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
Dell Pro 16" Plus Laptop 2026, Core Ultra 5 236V vPro, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Aluminum

Dell Pro 16" Plus Laptop 2026, Core Ultra 5 236V vPro, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Aluminum

Dell
44 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Dell Pro 16" Plus Laptop 2026, Core Ultra 5 236V vPro, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Aluminum

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Dell
40
Developer
Apple
98
Dell
52
Business
Apple
97
Dell
41
Compact
Apple
93
Dell
35
Student
Apple
92
Dell
49
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Dell
28
Creator
Apple
78
Dell
25
Gaming
Apple
61
Dell
15

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxDell Pro 16" Plus Laptop
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
18,398
Cores16★8
Frequency—2.1 GHz★
L3 Cache—8 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★—
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
4,497
Typeintegrated★—
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 14 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.84 kg
Battery72 Wh★55 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

  • 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
  • Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Dell Pro 16" Plus Laptop 2026, Core Ultra 5 236V vPro, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Aluminum

  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong ram (67th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average portability (25th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (29th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment