Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 128GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
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
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 128GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy tasks like photo editing with 100 MP images and 6K video color grading without fan noise. Users appreciate the seamless Apple ecosystem integration and smooth shipping experience. Some note that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price, making it a great value. Overall, it is described as a reliable workhorse for professionals.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for heavy tasks
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Smooth and fast shipping experience
- Great value for money (Pro vs Max)
- Quiet operation without fan noise
Cons
- Limited negative feedback available
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.5" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 3200 px★ | 3024 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100 percent | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 3 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | None | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.72 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 62 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
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)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 128GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.