Dell Latitude 14" 7420 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Dell Latitude 14" 7420, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Carbon Fiber

Dell Latitude 14" 7420, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Carbon Fiber

Dell
60 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
94 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Dell Latitude 14" 7420, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Carbon Fiber

85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

This Dell Latitude laptop is praised for its solid performance with an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor and 512 GB SSD storage. Users appreciate the excellent cosmetic condition (Grade A) and the responsive 14-inch FHD touch display. The lack of an optical drive is noted but not a major drawback for most.

Pros
  • Solid performance with Intel Core i7-1185G7
  • Excellent cosmetic condition (Grade A)
  • Responsive 14-inch FHD touch display
  • Fast 512 GB SSD storage
  • Built-in Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Cons
  • No optical drive included
👍 Performance 1
👍 Storage capacity 1
👍 Cosmetic condition 1
👍 Display quality 1
👍 Touch support 1
👍 Graphics capability 1

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Smooth operation
  • Beautiful display
  • Great battery life
  • Improved keyboard
Cons
  • Shipping delays
  • Minor display issue
👍 Performance 8
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Keyboard 2
👍 Port selection 2

Scores

Entertainment
Dell
56
Apple
96
Business
Dell
59
Apple
96
Compact
Dell
74
Apple
93
Student
Dell
81
Apple
93
Developer
Dell
58
Apple
92
Creator
Dell
27
Apple
73
Ai Llm
Dell
24
Apple
68
Gaming
Dell
17
Apple
55

Specifications

Dell Latitude 14" 7420Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i7 1185G7Apple M5 ★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,856
26,773
Cores410★
Frequency3.0 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Xe GraphicsApple (10-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
8,452
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 1512 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness400 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% sRGB100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports3★0
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMIHDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3★
EthernetGigabit Ethernet—
Physical
Weight1.23 kg★1.50 kg
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Dell Latitude 14" 7420, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Carbon Fiber

  • Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong ram (77th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment