Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Precision 5690 16"

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
Dell Precision 5690 16", Core Ultra 7 165H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Titan Gray

Dell Precision 5690 16", Core Ultra 7 165H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Titan Gray

Dell
48 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Dell Precision 5690 16", Core Ultra 7 165H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Titan Gray

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Dell
51
Developer
Apple
96
Dell
60
Business
Apple
94
Dell
47
Compact
Apple
90
Dell
34
Student
Apple
90
Dell
47
Ai Llm
Apple
86
Dell
36
Creator
Apple
76
Dell
63
Gaming
Apple
60
Dell
62

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxDell Precision 5690 16"
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core Ultra 7
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
25,857
Cores1616
Frequency—1.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—8 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA RTX A1000
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
9,426
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—6 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 11 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
USB Ports00
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★802.11
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.18 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 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 Precision 5690 16", Core Ultra 7 165H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Titan Gray

  • Strong cpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong gpu (77th percentile)
  • Below average portability (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average port selection (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
  • Below average social proof (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Dell Precision 5690 16", Core Ultra 7 165H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Titan Gray is $2,299 cheaper (2.4x less).

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black0.025score per dollar
vs
Dell Precision 5690 16", Core Ultra 7 165H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Titan Gray0.030score per dollar

Dell Precision 5690 16", Core Ultra 7 165H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Titan Gray offers 1.2x better value for money

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Dell Precision 5690 16", Core Ultra 7 165H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Titan Gray

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Dell Precision 5690 16" Better at:

Gaming