Dell Latitude 14" X79HW vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Dell Latitude 14" X79HW 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD

Dell Latitude 14" X79HW 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD

Dell
38 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
94 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Dell Latitude 14" X79HW 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Smooth operation
  • Beautiful display
  • Great battery life
  • Improved keyboard
Cons
  • Shipping delays
  • Minor display issue
👍 Performance 8
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Keyboard 2
👍 Port selection 2

Scores

Entertainment
Dell
31
Apple
96
Business
Dell
39
Apple
96
Compact
Dell
59
Apple
93
Student
Dell
56
Apple
93
Developer
Dell
33
Apple
92
Creator
Dell
15
Apple
73
Ai Llm
Dell
13
Apple
68
Gaming
Dell
11
Apple
55

Specifications

Dell Latitude 14" X79HWApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 1145G7Apple M5 ★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,145
26,773
Cores410★
Frequency2.6 GHz★—
L3 Cache8 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Xe GraphicsApple (10-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
8,452
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR4XLPDDR5★
Storage 1256 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness250 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports1★0
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight1.22 kg★1.50 kg
Battery63 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 10 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Dell Latitude 14" X79HW 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD

  • Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong port selection (71st percentile)
  • Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average ram (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average storage (24th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (27th percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile

Pricing

Dell Latitude 14" X79HW 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD is CA$3,285 cheaper (4.1x less).

Dell Latitude 14" X79HW 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD0.036score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black0.022score per dollar

Dell Latitude 14" X79HW 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD offers 1.6x better value for money

Dell Latitude 14" X79HW 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment