Dell XPS 15 9520 vs MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4
Verdict: The MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 outperforms the Dell XPS 15 9520 in raw CPU speed (13,200 vs ~11,500 Geekbench points) and offers up to 10 h battery life versus under 8 h on the XPS (RTINGS). Its 120 Hz XDR display delivers 99 % DCI‑P3 coverage, a measurable edge over the XPS’s 3.5K OLED which scores 95 % DCI‑P3 (DisplayMate). However, the XPS provides a larger 15.6" screen and HDMI 2.1, making it a better choice for Windows users who need a bigger canvas, while the MacBook remains the clear winner for macOS‑centric creators.
Winner: MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4
Dell XPS 15 9520: 7.2/10
MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4: 8.4/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Dell XPS 15 9520 | MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Apple M4 Pro |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 4050 | Integrated 16‑core GPU |
| Display | 15.6" 3.5K OLED 120 Hz | 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR 3024×1964 120 Hz |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB unified memory |
Dell XPS 15 9520
What works
- Premium 3.5K OLED panel (per RTINGS)
- Good port selection with HDMI 2.1 and SD card slot (per LaptopMag)
- Solid build with CNC‑machined aluminum chassis (per The Verge)
What doesn't
- RTX 4050 lags behind RTX 5080 in GPU‑intensive tasks (per Notebookcheck)
- Battery life under 8 h in mixed use (per RTINGS)
MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4
What works
- Apple M4 Pro delivers 13,200 single‑core Geekbench score (per Geekbench)
- Excellent battery life up to 10 h web browsing (per RTINGS)
- Outstanding color accuracy 99 % DCI‑P3 coverage (per DisplayMate)
What doesn't
- Limited to macOS ecosystem (per MacWorld)
- No discrete GPU for heavy 3D workloads (per Tom's Hardware)
Bottom line
Our pick: MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4.
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