Dell XPS 16 2026: 12 of 13 decision facts sourced.
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro 2025: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.
| Dell XPS 16 2026 | MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 1 bestbuy.com | Apple M5 Pro bestbuy.com |
| Memory | 32 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 24 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 2000 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Screen size | 16.3 inches bestbuy.com | 14.2 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 bestbuy.com | 3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Brightness | 400 nits bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Battery life | 28 hours bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Weight | 4.8 pounds bestbuy.com | 3.5 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Ports | 3 bestbuy.com | 3 bestbuy.com |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 bestbuy.com | Apple M5 Pro 16-core bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $3,049.99 bestbuy.com | $2,999.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Dell XPS 16 2026: Battery. MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro 2025: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The XPS 16 2026 offers more memory (32 GB vs 24 GB); the Pro 16 M5 Pro 2025 counters with more storage (2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB), lighter (3.5 lb vs 4.8 lb) and lower starting price ($2,999 vs $3,049). Neither publishes battery yet.
Winner: MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro 2025
Dell XPS 16 2026: 7.2/10
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro 2025: 8.4/10
| Dell XPS 16 2026 | MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 inches | 14.2 inches |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3024 x 1964 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | — |
| Panel | OLED | — |
| Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 1 | Apple M5 Pro |
Our pick: MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro 2025.
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