Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Rugged
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Rugged 2020, Core i5-8350U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Dell
47 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Rugged 2020, Core i5-8350U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
75 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Processor performance 1
Storage capacity 1
Condition 1
Touchscreen availability 1
Graphics capability 1
Scores
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Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Rugged | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core i5 8350U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 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% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
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
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.
