Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Dell XPS 16" 7730

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
Dell XPS 16" 7730 2026, Core Ultra X7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite

Dell XPS 16" 7730 2026, Core Ultra X7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite

Dell
64 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Dell XPS 16" 7730 2026, Core Ultra X7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Dell
71
Developer
Apple
98
Dell
74
Business
Apple
97
Dell
58
Compact
Apple
93
Dell
54
Student
Apple
92
Dell
54
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Dell
31
Creator
Apple
78
Dell
37
Gaming
Apple
61
Dell
21

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxDell XPS 16" 7730
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★—
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
33,581
Cores1616
Frequency—1.9 GHz★
L3 Cache—18 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Arc Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
5,484
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM—16 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px3200 px★
PanelMini-LEDOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★500 nits
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3100 percent NTSC
Connectivity
USB-C Ports33
USB Ports—4★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4 x 3
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 1.4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth
Ethernet—RJ-45
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.66 kg
Battery72 Wh★70 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

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 XPS 16" 7730 2026, Core Ultra X7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite

  • Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
  • Below average portability (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment