Dell XPS 14 vs MacBook Pro 14 M4

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jun 9 by Billy G.

Dell XPS 14
Dell XPS 14
MacBook Pro 14 M4
MacBook Pro 14 M4
Verified Confidence: 86%

Verdict: The MacBook Pro 14 M4 outperforms the Dell XPS 14 in battery efficiency and single-core tasks by 25-40% (per Geekbench 6 data from AnandTech). Dell XPS 14 provides more ports and native Windows compatibility for users avoiding macOS. MacBook Pro 14 M4 wins overall for most creative workflows due to better thermals and display quality.

Winner: MacBook Pro 14 M4

Dell XPS 14: 7.5/10

MacBook Pro 14 M4: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell XPS 14MacBook Pro 14 M4
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 265HApple M4
RAM16GB LPDDR5X16GB Unified Memory
Display14.5-inch 3K OLED 120Hz14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz
Battery——

Dell XPS 14

What works

  • OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
  • Multiple ports including Thunderbolt 4 and SD card reader

What doesn't

  • Shorter battery life than Apple Silicon options
  • Higher fan noise under load

MacBook Pro 14 M4

What works

  • Excellent battery life and efficiency
  • High-performance Apple Silicon with strong GPU
  • Premium build with excellent keyboard and trackpad

What doesn't

  • Limited ports (only Thunderbolt and HDMI)
  • macOS may require workflow adjustments for some users

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 14 M4.

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