Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Latitude 14.1" 5400
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Dell Latitude 14.1" 5400, Core i5-8365U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
What Buyers Say
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
Dell Latitude 14.1" 5400, Core i5-8365U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
Most buyers are happy with the refurbished laptop's value, performance, and condition, but several experienced serious issues like a dead battery or cracked casing right out of the box. A few users mention the battery drains quickly when idle or needs hard key presses for some keys. Overall, the product is a good deal if you get a unit without defects.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Fast performance and boot times
- Good condition and packaging
- Lightweight and portable
- Built-in camera cover
Cons
- Battery dies in 2-3 days when idle
- Some units arrive with dead battery or cracked case
- Occasional sticky or unresponsive keys
- Not all units are in 'excellent condition' as described
- Dust on arrival suggesting superficial cleaning
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell Latitude 14.1" 5400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 8365U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14.1" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.48 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell Latitude 14.1" 5400, Core i5-8365U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong portability (73rd percentile)
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.