Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro vs Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro 2024, 24GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro 2024, 24GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users upgrading from older Intel or M1 models report dramatic performance improvements, especially for photo editing, software development, and multitasking. The fast shipping from B&H is also frequently praised. A few Q&A responses note limitations with Nano-Texture display contrast and Thunderbolt 5 compatibility with certain SSDs, but these do not detract from the overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Dramatic performance improvement over Intel/M1
- Excellent for photo editing and multitasking
- Fast shipping from B&H
- Great for software development
- Handles Adobe Suite and Final Cut smoothly
Cons
- Nano-Texture display reduces contrast
- Thunderbolt 5 not compatible with Samsung T9 full speed
- No Wi-Fi 7 support
- SD card reader speed limited to ~250 MB/s
Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
The Dell Premium 14" OLED laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning 3.2K 120Hz OLED display, robust performance with 32GB RAM and Intel Core Ultra 7, and premium build quality. Users praise its multitasking capabilities, responsive touchpad, and effective cooling, though some note the flat keyboard takes adjustment and the laptop can heat up under heavy loads. Battery life is decent at 6-8 hours, and the port selection is solid for a slim design.
Pros
- Stunning 3.2K 120Hz OLED display
- Robust performance with 32GB RAM
- Premium build quality and design
- Responsive haptic touchpad
- Effective cooling system
Cons
- Flat keyboard requires adjustment
- Heats up under heavy loads
- Battery life only 6-8 hours
- No ethernet port
- RAM is soldered and non-expandable
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14 | 16★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (20-Core)★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14.5" |
| Resolution | 3024 px | 3200 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 x 3 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.72 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 62 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro 2024, 24GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.