Dell XPS 14 vs MacBook Pro 14 M4

MacBook Pro 14 M4 wins — MacBook Pro 14 M4 outperforms on battery efficiency and build per Notebookcheck and RTINGS reviews while Dell XPS 14 pro…

Scores: Dell XPS 14 7/10 · MacBook Pro 14 M4 8.5/10

MacBook Pro 14 M4 outperforms on battery efficiency and build per Notebookcheck and RTINGS reviews while Dell XPS 14 provides better port variety and Windows compatibility. The MacBook Pro leads in 4 of 6 score categories with a 1.5-point verdict advantage. Dell XPS 14 suits users locked into Windows workflows.

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Dell XPS 14	MacBook Pro 14 M4
processor	Intel Core Ultra 9 285H	Apple M4
ram	32GB LPDDR5X	24GB unified memory
display	14-inch OLED 120Hz	14-inch Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz
battery	—	—

Dell XPS 14

What works

Touchscreen OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
Multiple ports including Thunderbolt 4 and SD card reader
Strong Windows software compatibility for specialized apps

What doesn't

Shorter battery life than Apple silicon options
Higher fan noise under sustained loads

MacBook Pro 14 M4

What works

Excellent battery life from Apple silicon efficiency
Superior build quality and trackpad experience
Optimized performance for creative workloads

What doesn't

No touchscreen support
Limited port selection without dongles

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 14 M4.

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