Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 2TB 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" M5 2025, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
Users highly appreciate the performance of the MacBook Pro M5, noting significant speed improvements over older models like the M1 or 2019 versions. The return of MagSafe and the overall build quality are praised, though one reviewer expressed frustration with shipping delays due to FedEx, which is unrelated to the product itself. A minor formatting issue with a thumb drive was mentioned but did not detract from the overall positive impression.
Pros
- Fast and smooth performance
- Significant speed upgrade from M1 or 2019
- Return of MagSafe power supply
- Crystal clear display
- Good keyboard for typing
Cons
- Delivery delays due to FedEx
- Minor thumb drive formatting issue
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H★ | Apple M5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 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 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | None | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.72 kg | 1.50 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" M5 2025, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.