Dell Pro Max 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

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" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
94 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" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Smooth operation
  • Beautiful display
  • Great battery life
  • Improved keyboard
Cons
  • Shipping delays
  • Minor display issue
👍 Performance 8
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Keyboard 2
👍 Port selection 2

Scores

Entertainment
Dell
57
Apple
96
Business
Dell
55
Apple
96
Compact
Dell
63
Apple
93
Student
Dell
68
Apple
93
Developer
Dell
61
Apple
92
Creator
Dell
28
Apple
73
Ai Llm
Dell
26
Apple
68
Gaming
Dell
19
Apple
55

Specifications

Dell Pro Max 14Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Processor
CPU*1.7★Apple M5
CPU Multi-Core Score
27,954
26,773
Cores14★10
Frequency1.7 GHz★—
L3 Cache8 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Arc GraphicsApple (10-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
8,452
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM16 GB★—
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB32 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% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★0
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet10 GbE—
Physical
Weight1.83 kg1.50 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" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile

Pricing

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

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

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