Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Latitude 13.3" i7-8665U
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Dell Latitude 13.3" i7-8665U, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
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
Dell Latitude 13.3" i7-8665U, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its speed, touchscreen, and value as a refurbished device, while others report serious defects like dead batteries, non-functional touchscreens, and missing backlit keyboards. Verified buyers highlight both excellent experiences and complete disappointments, making it a gamble.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for refurbished price
- Touchscreen functionality
- Easy setup with Windows auto-install
- Backlit keyboard (when present)
Cons
- Defective batteries
- Non-functional touchscreen on some units
- Missing backlit keyboard despite listing
- Sticky keys
- Slow performance on some units
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell Latitude 13.3" i7-8665U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 8665U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics for 8th Generation Processors |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.31 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell Latitude 13.3" i7-8665U, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
- Strong portability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.