Dell XPS 14 2026 wins on value and specs with a 2026-01 release and $1599 price versus the MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro's 2023-01-17 launch and $1999 MSRP. The Dell supports up to 64GB RAM and 4TB SSD while the MacBook starts at 16GB/512GB. The MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro counters with a superior 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display and better efficiency per Notebookcheck and RTINGS data.