Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X2E vs MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro
Verdict: The MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro wins overall with its 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display and up to 4TB SSD versus the Dell's 13.4-inch panel and 2TB max, plus better optimization for creative work. The Dell XPS 13 9345 provides stronger value at $1299 MSRP with 64GB RAM support and Wi-Fi 7. Dell trails in display quality and ecosystem longevity compared to the MacBook's established advantages.
Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X2E lists at $1,299 while MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro lists at $1,999 — Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X2E undercuts MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro by $700 (54%).
Winner: MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro
Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X2E: 7/10
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X2E | MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 13.4-inch | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
| processor | Snapdragon X Elite | M3 Pro |
| ram_max | 64GB | 36GB |
| storage_max | 2TB SSD | 4TB SSD |
Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X2E
What works
- Lower starting price at $1299 MSRP
- Higher maximum RAM capacity of 64GB
- Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
What doesn't
- Windows on ARM app compatibility limitations
- Smaller 13.4-inch display
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro
What works
- Superior Liquid Retina XDR display quality
- Higher maximum storage of 4TB SSD
- Optimized macOS performance and battery life
What doesn't
- Higher starting price at $1999 MSRP
- Lower maximum RAM of 36GB
Bottom line
Our pick: MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro.
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