Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Pro 16
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Dell Pro 16 2025, Ryzen 5 PRO 230, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Solid Magnetite
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Dell Pro 16 2025, Ryzen 5 PRO 230, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Solid Magnetite
Users are very satisfied with this Dell Pro 16 laptop, praising its size, ease of setup, and faster processor compared to budget models. Verified reviews highlight a positive experience, and Q&A confirms features like a backlit keyboard, RJ45 port, and number keypad.
Pros
- Good size
- Easy setup
- Faster processor
- Backlit keyboard
- RJ45 port
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell Pro 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 760M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.94 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 55 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Dell Pro 16 2025, Ryzen 5 PRO 230, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Solid Magnetite
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (67th percentile)
- Strong screen (66th percentile)
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Dell Pro 16 2025, Ryzen 5 PRO 230, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Solid Magnetite offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.