Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Rugged
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Rugged 2020, Core i5-8350U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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" 5420 Rugged 2020, Core i5-8350U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The Dell Latitude laptop features an Intel Core i5-8350U processor and a 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD, offering solid performance for everyday tasks. It is in Grade A (Excellent) condition, though it lacks a touchscreen. Users note that the integrated graphics may not be suitable for heavy gaming or video editing.
Pros
- Intel Core i5-8350U processor
- 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD
- Grade A (Excellent) condition
Cons
- No touchscreen
- Integrated graphics not for heavy gaming or video editing
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Rugged | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 8350U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 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" 5420 Rugged 2020, Core i5-8350U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (77th percentile)
- Strong affordability (69th percentile)
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Rugged 2020, Core i5-8350U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.