Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS vs Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max
Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max 2026, 36GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
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
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max 2026, 36GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M5 Max is praised for its incredible speed, handling demanding tasks like 3D modeling, video editing, and running Windows 11 via Parallels with ease. Users highlight the massive storage upgrade and powerful CPU/GPU performance, though some note it can get warm and benchmarks may slightly underperform advertised specs. Overall, it is seen as a beastly machine that replaces multiple devices for power users.
Pros
- Incredible CPU/GPU performance
- Handles 3D modeling and rendering
- Runs Windows 11 via Parallels smoothly
- Massive 2TB storage upgrade
- Beautiful and silent design
Cons
- Can get warm under load
- Benchmarks slightly below advertised specs
- Potential throttling under heavy use
- Not ideal for running local LLMs
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Premium 14.5" LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.5" | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3200 px | 3456 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100 percent | P3 and Adobe RGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 3 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 |
| Ethernet | None | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.72 kg★ | 2.13 kg |
| Battery | 62 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
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)
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max 2026, 36GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.