Dell 14" vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Dell 14", Core 5 120U, 8GB, 512GB SSD

Dell 14", Core 5 120U, 8GB, 512GB SSD

Dell
43 Overall Score
vs
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

What Buyers Say

Dell 14", Core 5 120U, 8GB, 512GB SSD

No customer feedback yet

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

Scores

Entertainment
Dell
46
Apple
99
Developer
Dell
38
Apple
98
Business
Dell
43
Apple
97
Compact
Dell
55
Apple
93
Student
Dell
60
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Dell
15
Apple
88
Creator
Dell
20
Apple
78
Gaming
Dell
13
Apple
61

Specifications

Dell 14"Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core 5 120UApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
14,846
43,841
Cores1016★
Frequency1.4 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 1512 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness300 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut45% NTSC100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports2★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 1.41x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.56 kg★1.60 kg
Battery54 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

Dell 14", Core 5 120U, 8GB, 512GB SSD

  • Strong portability (74th percentile)
  • Strong screen (66th percentile)
  • Strong affordability (65th percentile)
  • Below average ram (22nd percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

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

Pricing

Dell 14", Core 5 120U, 8GB, 512GB SSD is $4,300 cheaper (8.2x less).

Dell 14", Core 5 120U, 8GB, 512GB SSD0.071score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver0.020score per dollar

Dell 14", Core 5 120U, 8GB, 512GB SSD offers 3.6x better value for money

Dell 14", Core 5 120U, 8GB, 512GB SSD

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment