Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell XPS 13.4" 9300
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Dell XPS 13.4" 9300 2020, Core i5-1035G1, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Dell XPS 13.4" 9300 2020, Core i5-1035G1, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell XPS 13.4" 9300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 1035G1 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Iris Plus |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.4" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB and 90% DCI P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Dell XPS 13.4" 9300 2020, Core i5-1035G1, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong portability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (72nd percentile)
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.