Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Pro 16
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Dell Pro 16 2025, Core 7 150U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Magnetite
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 Pro 16 2025, Core 7 150U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Magnetite
Based on the Q&A, this notebook features a fast 5.40 GHz processor and supports modern Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). The battery lasts up to 8.70 hours, which is decent for moderate use. However, it lacks a touch screen and may not be ideal for graphic-intensive tasks, as indicated by the Q&A.
Pros
- Fast 5.40 GHz processor
- Modern Wi-Fi 6 support
- Decent 8.70-hour battery life
Cons
- No touch screen
- Not ideal for graphic-intensive tasks
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell Pro 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core 7 150U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | DDR5 SDRAM★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.94 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 55 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 Pro 16 2025, Core 7 150U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Magnetite
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
