Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3520 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3520 2024, Core i5-1235U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3520 2024, Core i5-1235U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Dell
38 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3520 2024, Core i5-1235U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Entertainment
Dell
32
Apple
99
Developer
Dell
38
Apple
98
Business
Dell
35
Apple
97
Compact
Dell
39
Apple
93
Student
Dell
54
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Dell
15
Apple
88
Creator
Dell
17
Apple
78
Gaming
Dell
10
Apple
61

Specifications

Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3520Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 1235UApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
12,385
43,841
Cores1016★
Frequency1.3 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel UHD GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
1,534
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size15.6"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports—3★
USB Ports3★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1 x HDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-Fi802.11acWi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth4.2Bluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight—1.60 kg★
Battery41 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3520 2024, Core i5-1235U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

  • Strong storage (65th percentile)
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average gpu (28th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
  • Below average port selection (34th percentile)

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment