Dell XPS 13 2025 vs MacBook Pro 14" M4

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Aug 11 by Billy G.

Dell XPS 13 2025
Dell XPS 13 2025
MacBook Pro 14" M4
MacBook Pro 14" M4
Verified Confidence: 86%

Verdict: MacBook Pro 14" M4 wins on performance and battery with 22 hours mixed use (per Notebookcheck) versus Dell's 18 hours. Dell XPS 13 2025 provides better Windows app support and a more affordable entry point. The MacBook leads in 4 of 6 score categories with clear advantages in display and thermals.

Winner: MacBook Pro 14" M4

Dell XPS 13 2025: 7.5/10

MacBook Pro 14" M4: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell XPS 13 2025MacBook Pro 14" M4
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 265HApple M4
Display13.4-inch OLED 3K 60Hz14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz
RAM16GB LPDDR5X16GB Unified Memory
Battery Life18 hours (per Notebookcheck)22 hours (per Notebookcheck)

Dell XPS 13 2025

What works

  • Excellent keyboard with haptic touchpad
  • Compact 13.4-inch chassis under 3 lbs
  • Strong Windows software compatibility

What doesn't

  • Fan noise under sustained load
  • Only 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports

MacBook Pro 14" M4

What works

  • Superior display with 120Hz ProMotion
  • Silent operation even under load
  • Best-in-class battery and build quality

What doesn't

  • macOS limits some Windows-only apps
  • Fewer ports than XPS (3 total)

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 14" M4.

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