Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max vs Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max 2026, 48GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
80 Overall Score
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Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
Dell
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max 2026, 48GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
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Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Dell Premium 14" OLED laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning 3.2K 120Hz OLED display, robust performance with 32GB RAM and Intel Core Ultra 7, and premium build quality. Users praise its multitasking capabilities, responsive touchpad, and effective cooling, though some note the flat keyboard takes adjustment and the laptop can heat up under heavy loads. Battery life is decent at 6-8 hours, and the port selection is solid for a slim design.
Pros
- Stunning 3.2K 120Hz OLED display
- Robust performance with 32GB RAM
- Premium build quality and design
- Responsive haptic touchpad
- Effective cooling system
Cons
- Flat keyboard requires adjustment
- Heats up under heavy loads
- Battery life only 6-8 hours
- No ethernet port
- RAM is soldered and non-expandable
Display quality 5
Performance 5
Build quality 4
Keyboard 3
Battery life 3
Cooling 3
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max | Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M5 Max 40-core★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2" | 14.5" |
| Resolution | 3456 px★ | 3200 px |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | P3 and Adobe RGB | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 x 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | None |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.13 kg | 1.72 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 62 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max 2026, 48GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max
Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.