Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Latitude 14" 5420
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Gray
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
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
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Gray
The Dell Latitude 5420 refurbished laptop draws mixed reactions. Many users praise its strong specs—Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM, and fast SSD—and great value for the price, with several calling it lightweight, snappy, and reliable. However, a few customers report serious hardware issues, glitching, or units that arrived dead on arrival, and the lack of a touchscreen and need for a separate internet connection for setup frustrate some. Overall, it's a solid business performer for the money if you get a good unit, but quality control seems inconsistent.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core i7 processor
- 32GB RAM for multitasking
- Fast 512GB SSD storage
- Lightweight and portable design
- Good value for the price
Cons
- No touchscreen available
- Refurbished condition varies; some units arrive dead
- Setup requires internet connection; no offline option
- Reported glitching and hardware issues soon after arrival
- Shipping delays reported by some customers
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell Latitude 14" 5420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 1185G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 220 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.37 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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 Latitude 14" 5420 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Gray
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong affordability (74th percentile)
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Gray
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.