Dell XPS 15 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 27 by Billy G.

Dell XPS 15
Dell XPS 15
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins on performance and battery with M5 chip delivering higher efficiency scores than Intel Ultra equivalents in Notebookcheck tests. Dell XPS 15 provides a larger screen and better ports but trails in weight and macOS integration. Choose based on OS preference as both score above 7 in quality metrics from CNET and Wirecutter comparisons.

Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5

Dell XPS 15: 7.5/10

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell XPS 15Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
CPUIntel Core Ultra 200 seriesApple M5
Display15.6-inch OLED 120Hz14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz
RAM32GB LPDDR5X24GB unified
Weight4.0 lbs3.4 lbs

Dell XPS 15

What works

  • Larger 15.6-inch display
  • Better port selection including SD card reader
  • Higher maximum RAM configurations

What doesn't

  • Heavier than 14-inch alternatives
  • Shorter battery life in mixed use

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5

What works

  • Superior battery life
  • Excellent build quality and trackpad
  • Optimized macOS performance

What doesn't

  • Fewer ports
  • macOS only

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5.

People also ask

How does dell xps 15 vs macbook pro compare?

The Dell XPS 15 runs Windows with optional discrete GPUs while the MacBook Pro 14 M5 uses Apple M5 silicon for macOS. XPS models often include more USB ports and SD card readers than the MacBook Pro.

How does dell xps 15 vs lenovo thinkpad x1 carbon compare?

The Dell XPS 15 features a 15.6-inch display while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon uses a 14-inch screen. The X1 Carbon emphasizes lighter weight and a spill-resistant keyboard over the XPS 15's higher-power GPU options.

How does dell xps 15 vs macbook pro m4 compare?

The Dell XPS 15 uses Intel Core Ultra processors on Windows while the MacBook Pro 14 M4 runs Apple silicon with macOS. Battery endurance and single-core performance favor the MacBook Pro in direct comparisons.

How does dell xps 15 vs macbook air m4 compare?

The Dell XPS 15 runs Intel Core Ultra processors with a 15.6-inch 3.5K OLED option while the MacBook Air M4 uses the Apple M4 chip and a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display. The MacBook Air M4 delivers longer battery life and lower weight than the XPS 15 in direct tests.

View full comparison on GoodPickr

Related Comparisons

People also compared

Browse all comparisons

View Interactive Comparison →

GoodPickr · Data-backed product comparisons