Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 wins — The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 wins overall with stronger performance and battery life per Notebookcheck and RTINGS reviews…
Scores: Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 8.5/10 · Dell XPS 14 7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 wins overall with stronger performance and battery life per Notebookcheck and RTINGS reviews, beating the Dell XPS 14 by 4-6 hours in mixed use. The Dell XPS 14 provides better value and more ports for Windows workflows but trails in efficiency and build refinement. Choose based on OS preference and specific software needs.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 lists at $1,599 while Dell XPS 14 lists at $1,399 — Dell XPS 14 undercuts Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 by $200 (14%).
| Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 | Dell XPS 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| RAM | 16GB unified | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Display | 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz | 14-inch OLED 120Hz |
| Battery | Up to 22 hours | Up to 15 hours |
Our pick: Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4. It edges out the alternative on exceptional battery life and thermal efficiency. That said, Dell XPS 14 still wins on more ports including thunderbolt 4 and sd card reader — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.