Dell Latitude 14" 5480 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Dell Latitude 14" 5480, Core i5-6440HQ, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Grab the Dell Latitude 5480 if you need a cheap, basic work laptop for email, spreadsheets, and light browsing, and you don't care about modern performance or screen quality.
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is for video editors, developers, and creative pros who need serious horsepower and don't blink at a premium price tag.
Key Differences
- The M4 Max scores 43,903 in multi-core benchmarks versus the Dell's 5,025. That's not a small gap, it's a different universe of performance.
- Storage is 4TB NVMe on the MacBook versus 256GB SSD on the Dell. You'd need 16 Dell drives to match the MacBook's capacity.
- The Dell's 1366x768 display looks ancient next to the MacBook's 3024px screen. If you stare at text or images all day, your eyes will thank you for the upgrade.
- RAM is 64GB on the MacBook versus 16GB on the Dell. For AI workloads, the MacBook scores 88 versus the Dell's 21, which tells you everything about future-proofing.
- The Dell wins exactly one spec category: VRAM type, because it has dedicated GDDR6. That's like winning 'best cupholder' in a race between a bicycle and a Ferrari.
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" 5480, Core i5-6440HQ, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" 5480 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 6440HQ | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt3 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ 45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" 5480, Core i5-6440HQ, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong portability (73rd percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average gpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
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 Latitude 14" 5480, Core i5-6440HQ, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.