MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins — The MacBook Pro 14 M5 outperforms the Dell XPS 13 in battery endurance by over 8 hours per Notebookcheck tests and deliv…
Scores: Dell XPS 13 7.5/10 · MacBook Pro 14 M5 9/10
The MacBook Pro 14 M5 outperforms the Dell XPS 13 in battery endurance by over 8 hours per Notebookcheck tests and delivers stronger GPU performance for creative tasks. The Dell XPS 13 provides solid Windows compatibility and a more affordable entry point but falls short in sustained performance and display quality compared to the MacBook Pro's Liquid Retina XDR panel. Overall the MacBook Pro i...
| Dell XPS 13 | MacBook Pro 14 M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| screen_size | 13.4-inch OLED | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
| processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Apple M5 |
| ram | 16GB LPDDR5X | 16GB Unified Memory |
| storage | 512GB SSD | 512GB SSD |
Our pick: MacBook Pro 14 M5. It edges out the alternative on outstanding battery life exceeding 18 hours (per notebookcheck). That said, Dell XPS 13 still wins on excellent keyboard with good travel — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.