Dell Latitude 14" 7420 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Dell Latitude 14" 7420, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Carbon Fiber
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" 7420, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Carbon Fiber
This Dell Latitude laptop is praised for its solid performance with an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor and 512 GB SSD storage. Users appreciate the excellent cosmetic condition (Grade A) and the responsive 14-inch FHD touch display. The lack of an optical drive is noted but not a major drawback for most.
Pros
- Solid performance with Intel Core i7-1185G7
- Excellent cosmetic condition (Grade A)
- Responsive 14-inch FHD touch display
- Fast 512 GB SSD storage
- Built-in Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Cons
- No optical drive included
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" 7420 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1185G7 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.23 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" 7420, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Carbon Fiber
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong ram (77th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd 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
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.