Dell Pro Max 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Dell Pro Max 14 2026, Core Ultra 5 225H, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Dell Pro Max 14 2026, Core Ultra 5 225H, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Dell
57 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 14 2026, Core Ultra 5 225H, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

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
57
Apple
99
Developer
Dell
61
Apple
98
Business
Dell
55
Apple
97
Compact
Dell
63
Apple
93
Student
Dell
68
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Dell
26
Apple
88
Creator
Dell
28
Apple
78
Gaming
Dell
19
Apple
61

Specifications

Dell Pro Max 14Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*1.7Apple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
27,954
43,841
Cores1416★
Frequency1.7 GHz★—
L3 Cache8 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Arc GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM16 GB★—
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 1256 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelVAMini-LED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness300 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut45% NTSC100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet10 GbE—
Physical
Weight1.83 kg1.60 kg★
Battery72 Wh72 Wh
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Dell Pro Max 14 2026, Core Ultra 5 225H, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

  • Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong portability (69th percentile)
  • Strong gpu (69th percentile)
  • Below average storage (24th 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 Pro Max 14 2026, Core Ultra 5 225H, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

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

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment