Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
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, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this MacBook Pro, praising its speed, especially for demanding tasks like Lightroom and programming. The 24GB RAM is highlighted as a sweet spot for multitasking and AI features. Buyers also appreciate the value from B&H, including discounts and fast shipping, though some note the black color as a minor compromise.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- 24GB RAM ideal for multitasking
- Great value from B&H
- Excellent screen quality
- Superb speakers
Cons
- Black color only (no silver option)
- Cosmetic flaw on arrival (one case)
- Fans can spin up under heavy load
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 M5 10-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 24 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 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 | — | HDMI |
| 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, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.