Dell Latitude 14" E7440 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Dell Latitude 14" E7440, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black Textured
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" E7440, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black Textured
The Dell laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its speed, build quality, and value, with many users praising its fast performance and good battery life. However, a few critical reviews highlight reliability issues, including a unit that stopped working after a year and another that arrived with a blue screen error. Customer support experiences are mixed, with some reporting slow responses while others received excellent service. Overall, the product is well-regarded but has notable quality control concerns.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good build quality
- Great value for money
- Excellent display
- Portable and lightweight
Cons
- Reliability issues after one year
- Blue screen of death out of box
- Slow customer service response
- Some units stop working
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" E7440 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 4300U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.9 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 2 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.63 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" E7440, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black Textured
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (72nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average screen (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
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 18 of 30 specs.