Dell Latitude 14" 5400 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Dell Latitude 14" 5400 2018, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" 5400 2018, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The Dell Latitude 5400 refurbished laptop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its speed, value, and suitability for everyday tasks like college work and light gaming, with several noting it arrived in great condition. However, a significant number of negative reviews highlight serious issues such as defective keyboards, dim displays, incorrect storage capacity, and poor seller support, leading some to swear off refurbished purchases entirely.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Suitable for college work
- Great for light gaming
- Easy setup
Cons
- Defective keyboard
- Dim display
- Incorrect storage capacity
- Poor refurbishment quality
- Unhelpful seller support
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" 5400 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 8365U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 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 | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.46 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" 5400 2018, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong affordability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (26th 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
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.