Dell XPS 14 (2025) vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins — MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins on battery (22h vs 18h Notebookcheck) and sustained performance (M4 Pro multi-core 14500 vs C…

Scores: Dell XPS 14 (2025) 7.8/10 · MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro 8.7/10

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins on battery (22h vs 18h Notebookcheck) and sustained performance (M4 Pro multi-core 14500 vs Core Ultra 7 9200 Geekbench). Dell XPS 14 counters with native HDMI and SD card slot plus lower entry price. MacBook Pro leads overall for creative pros while XPS suits Windows-specific workflows.

Dell XPS 14 (2025) lists at $1,899 while MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro lists at $1,999 — Dell XPS 14 (2025) undercuts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro by $100 (5%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell XPS 14 (2025)MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 258VApple M4 Pro
Display14.5-inch OLED 3.2K 120Hz14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz
RAM16GB LPDDR5X24GB Unified Memory
Battery Life18 hours (per Notebookcheck)22 hours (per Notebookcheck)

Dell XPS 14 (2025)

What works

  • Excellent OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
  • Strong Windows compatibility for enterprise software
  • Compact 14-inch chassis with good port selection

What doesn't

  • Battery life drops to 12 hours under load
  • Fan noise audible during sustained tasks

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

What works

  • Superior battery life and thermal efficiency
  • Excellent build quality with MagSafe charging
  • Strong performance in creative workloads

What doesn't

  • Limited port selection without dongles
  • macOS ecosystem lock-in for some users

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro.

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