Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X2E vs MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max
Verdict: MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max wins on performance with 12-core CPU and 30-38 core GPU options plus 32GB RAM versus Dell's 16GB. Dell XPS 13 9345 provides better value at $1299 MSRP with newer 2024-06 release. MacBook trails on price but leads in display size and memory for pro tasks.
Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X2E lists at $1,299 while MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max lists at $3,499 — Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X2E undercuts MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max by $2,200 (169%).
Winner: MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max
Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X2E: 7.5/10
MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X2E | MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 13.4-inch | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
| processor | Snapdragon X Elite | M2 Max |
| ram | 16GB | 32GB unified memory |
| storage | 512GB SSD | 512GB SSD |
Dell XPS 13 9345 Snapdragon X2E
What works
- 13.4-inch display with Snapdragon X Elite processor
- 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD at $1299 MSRP
- Released 2024-06 with Qualcomm Adreno GPU
What doesn't
- Only 16GB RAM configuration
- Smaller 13.4-inch display
MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max
What works
- 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
- M2 Max with 12-core CPU and 30-core or 38-core GPU
- 32GB unified memory and up to 1TB SSD options
What doesn't
- High $3499 MSRP
- Released 2023-01
Bottom line
Our pick: MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max.
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