Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS Platinum 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
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. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS Platinum 2025
The Dell Premium 16 laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its powerful performance, stunning 4K OLED display, and premium build quality. Users highlight its speed for coding and multitasking, excellent battery life, and versatile capabilities for both work and mid-level gaming. Minor criticisms include the lack of a numpad, a hidden touchpad without markings, and stripped screws on the underside, but overall it is highly recommended for professionals and hybrid users.
Pros
- Powerful performance for coding and multitasking
- Stunning 4K OLED display with vibrant colors
- Premium build quality and sleek design
- Excellent battery life
- Great speakers with clear audio
Cons
- No numpad on keyboard
- Hidden touchpad without markings
- Stripped screws on underside
- Only USB-C ports (no USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet)
- Keyboard keys lack visible edges
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14 | 16★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.11 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 65 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS Platinum 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS Platinum 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.