Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell Latitude 12.5" E7240
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Dell Latitude 12.5" E7240, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black / 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 12.5" E7240, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black / Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this refurbished Dell Ultrabook, praising its near-new condition, fast performance, and excellent value for the price. The compact design, removable battery, and full-size ports are frequently highlighted as standout features. A few minor issues like a DOA unit (quickly replaced) and a non-touchscreen are noted, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Near-new condition
- Fast performance
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight design
- Removable battery
Cons
- No touchscreen
- Occasional DOA units
- Not WiFi hotspot capable
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell Latitude 12.5" E7240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5-4300U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 1.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 12.5" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | No Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.36 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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 12.5" E7240, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black / Silver
- Strong portability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.