Verdict: MacBook Pro M4 outperforms Dell Inspiron 14 in CPU benchmarks by 60-80% (per Geekbench 6) and battery life by 10+ hours (per Notebookcheck). Inspiron offers better value only for pure Windows users on a tight budget. MacBook wins on display brightness and build per RTINGS and CNET.
Winner: MacBook Pro M4
Dell Inspiron 14: 5.5/10
MacBook Pro M4: 8/10
| Dell Inspiron 14 | MacBook Pro M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1355U | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 | 16GB Unified |
| Storage | 512GB SSD | 512GB SSD |
| Display | 14-inch FHD+ | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
Our pick: MacBook Pro M4.
The Dell XPS 15 runs Intel processors on Windows while the MacBook Pro M4 uses the M4 chip on macOS. MacBook Pro M4 leads in sustained performance and battery efficiency for creative work.
MacBook Pro M4 uses the M4 chip with unified memory for GPU tasks while ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 relies on Intel Core Ultra processors. MacBook Pro M4 leads in battery efficiency and display quality over the ThinkPad's keyboard and port advantages.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 uses an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 4060 GPU for gaming workloads while the MacBook Pro M4 relies on its unified M4 chip for sustained efficiency. MacBook Pro M4 delivers longer battery life and a higher-resolution Liquid Retina XDR display than the Zephyrus G14.
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