Dell Pro Max 18 Plus, Core Ultra 7 265HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell, Magnetite

Dell Pro Max 18 Plus, Core Ultra 7 265HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell, Magnetite

Dell
56 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 Pro Max 18 Plus, Core Ultra 7 265HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell, Magnetite

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
50
Apple
99
Developer
Dell
67
Apple
98
Business
Dell
46
Apple
97
Compact
Dell
35
Apple
93
Student
Dell
46
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Dell
58
Apple
88
Creator
Dell
66
Apple
78
Gaming
Dell
68
Apple
61

Specifications

Dell Pro Max 18 PlusApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX★Apple M4 Max
CPU Multi-Core Score
47,136
43,841
Cores20★16
Frequency2.3 GHz★—
L3 Cache30 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell★Apple (40-Core)
GPU Benchmark Score
21,235
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM12 GB★—
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM Generation—LPDDR5★
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size18"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports33
USB Ports2★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetGigabit Ethernet—
Physical
Weight—1.60 kg★
Battery280 Wh★72 Wh
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Dell Pro Max 18 Plus, Core Ultra 7 265HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell, Magnetite

  • Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average portability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • 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

Both products are similarly priced.

Dell Pro Max 18 Plus, Core Ultra 7 265HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell, Magnetite0.011score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver0.020score per dollar

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver offers 1.8x better value for money

Dell Pro Max 18 Plus, Core Ultra 7 265HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell, Magnetite

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 7 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.

Dell Pro Max 18 Plus Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

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