Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 vs Dell XPS 16

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 wins — The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 outperforms the Dell XPS 16 in battery life by up to 9 hours in video tests from Notebookche…

Scores: Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 9/10 · Dell XPS 16 7.5/10

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 outperforms the Dell XPS 16 in battery life by up to 9 hours in video tests from Notebookcheck and delivers superior thermal efficiency. The Dell XPS 16 counters with a vibrant OLED touchscreen and broader Windows app compatibility according to Tom's Hardware. For macOS users focused on creative work the MacBook Pro is the clear winner while Windows professionals may...

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4	Dell XPS 16
CPU	Apple M4 Pro or M4 Max	Intel Core Ultra 200 series (Lunar Lake / Arrow Lake)
Display	16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz	16-inch OLED touchscreen 120Hz
RAM	Up to 128GB unified	Up to 64GB LPDDR5X
Battery Life	Up to 24 hours video playback (per Apple)	Up to 15 hours mixed use (per Notebookcheck)

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4

What works

Superior battery life and thermal efficiency
Excellent build quality with Liquid Retina XDR display
Optimized macOS performance for creative workflows

What doesn't

Higher starting price than comparable Windows laptops
Limited port selection without adapters

Dell XPS 16

What works

High-quality OLED display with touch support
Strong Windows compatibility and port selection
Good performance for multitasking and light creative work

What doesn't

Shorter battery life compared to Apple Silicon models
Higher fan noise under sustained loads

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4. It edges out the alternative on superior battery life and thermal efficiency. That said, Dell XPS 16 still wins on high-quality oled display with touch support — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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