Verdict: The MacBook Pro 14 M4 wins overall with superior efficiency and battery life cited in Notebookcheck tests, plus better single-core performance per Geekbench 6. Dell XPS 15 counters with a larger 120Hz OLED and full Windows compatibility for niche apps. MacBook Pro leads in 4 of 6 score categories with clear advantages in design and longevity.
Winner: MacBook Pro 14 Inch M4
Dell XPS 15: 7.5/10
MacBook Pro 14 Inch M4: 8.5/10
| Dell XPS 15 | MacBook Pro 14 Inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5X | 24GB Unified |
| Display | 15.6-inch OLED 3.2K 120Hz | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz |
| Weight | 4.2 lbs | 3.4 lbs |
Our pick: MacBook Pro 14 Inch M4.
The Dell XPS 15 uses Intel Core Ultra processors with optional NVIDIA RTX graphics and a 15.6-inch OLED panel while the MacBook Pro 14 M4 runs the Apple M4 chip with up to 128 GB unified memory. The MacBook Pro provides longer battery life and stronger single-core performance for video and photo work.
The Dell XPS 15 uses a 15.6-inch display and optional discrete GPUs while the ThinkPad X1 Carbon sticks to a 14-inch screen with integrated graphics only. The X1 Carbon prioritizes a lighter build and superior keyboard for business use over the XPS 15's creative workload focus.
The Dell XPS 15 has a larger 15.6-inch display and more ports than the MacBook Pro 14 M4. The M4 model leads in battery life and multi-core efficiency benchmarks.
The Dell XPS 15 uses Intel Core Ultra processors with a 15.6-inch display while the MacBook Air M4 runs on Apple's M4 chip and a 13.6-inch screen. Reviews give the MacBook Air the edge in battery life and efficiency.
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