Dell XPS 13 2025 vs MacBook Pro 14" M4

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 27 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 leads with 22-hour battery (Apple) and 120Hz display (RTINGS) versus Dell's 12-hour average (Notebookcheck). Dell XPS 13 2025 provides better port selection and Windows compatibility at a lower entry price. The MacBook wins overall for sustained performance and build quality.

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 258VApple M4
RAM16GB LPDDR5X16GB unified
Display13.4-inch OLED 3K 60Hz14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz
Battery55Wh72Wh

Dell XPS 13 2025

What works

  • Touchscreen OLED display with 500 nits brightness (per Dell specs)
  • Multiple Thunderbolt 4 ports and microSD reader
  • Windows 11 with full x86 app compatibility

What doesn't

  • Battery life averages 12 hours in mixed use (per Notebookcheck)
  • Fan noise under sustained load reaches 38 dB

MacBook Pro 14" M4

What works

  • Up to 22 hours battery life in video playback (per Apple)
  • 120Hz ProMotion display with 1600 nits peak (per RTINGS)
  • Fanless design with sustained performance

What doesn't

  • macOS limits some Windows-only software
  • Only two Thunderbolt ports and no touchscreen

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 14" M4.

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