Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Pro 16 Plus PB16250

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
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Dell Pro 16 Plus PB16250 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Argenté

Dell Pro 16 Plus PB16250 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Argenté

Dell
16 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

Dell Pro 16 Plus PB16250 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Argenté

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Dell
16
Developer
Apple
98
Dell
19
Business
Apple
97
Dell
14
Compact
Apple
93
Dell
13
Student
Apple
92
Dell
18
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Dell
11
Creator
Apple
78
Dell
10
Gaming
Apple
61
Dell
7

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxDell Pro 16 Plus PB16250
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★—
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
18,398
Cores16★—
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Arc Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
5,484
Typeintegrated★—
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★—
Storage 14 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.84 kg
Battery72 Wh★54 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11

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 Pro 16 Plus PB16250 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Argenté

  • Strong gpu (69th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average portability (25th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 25 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment