Dell XPS 15 2022 vs MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jul 28 by Billy G.

Dell XPS 15 2022
Dell XPS 15 2022
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max

Verdict: MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max outperforms Dell XPS 15 2022 by 40%+ in multi-core (per Geekbench 6) and offers double the battery runtime (per Notebookcheck). The 120Hz XDR panel and unified memory architecture provide clear advantages over the 60Hz OLED and discrete RAM in the XPS. Dell XPS 15 2022 remains viable only for Windows-specific workflows on a budget.

Winner: MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max

Dell XPS 15 2022: 5.5/10

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max: 9/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell XPS 15 2022MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
CPUIntel Core i7-12700HApple M4 Max
Display15.6-inch 3.5K OLED 60Hz16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz
RAM16GB LPDDR536GB unified
Storage512GB SSD1TB SSD

Dell XPS 15 2022

What works

  • Strong multi-core performance for 2022 Intel CPU
  • High-resolution OLED display with good color
  • Compact chassis for 15-inch class

What doesn't

  • Only 60Hz refresh rate
  • Battery life around 8 hours mixed use (per Notebookcheck)

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max

What works

  • Exceptional single-core and GPU performance
  • Up to 22 hours battery life (per Apple)
  • 120Hz ProMotion display with 1600 nits peak

What doesn't

  • macOS only, no native Windows
  • Higher starting price than prior Intel models

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max.

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