Verdict: The MacBook Pro 14" M5 outperforms the M4 by 20%+ in multi-core tasks per Geekbench 6 and Notebookcheck reviews while adding Thunderbolt 5. The M4 remains competitive for lighter workloads at a lower cost. M5 wins on performance and future-proofing but the M4 delivers stronger value for most users.
Winner: MacBook Pro 14" M5
MacBook Pro 14" M5: 8.5/10
MacBook Pro M4: 7/10
| MacBook Pro 14" M5 | MacBook Pro M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| processor | Apple M5 | Apple M4 |
| display | 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR | 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
| ram | 16GB unified | 16GB unified |
| storage_options | 512GB SSD | 512GB SSD |
Our pick: MacBook Pro 14" M5.
The Dell XPS 15 uses an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with up to 64GB RAM and a 3.5K OLED option while the MacBook Pro M4 runs the M4 chip with 16GB unified memory and a 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display. The MacBook Pro M4 outperforms the XPS 15 in sustained CPU tasks and battery runtime.
The MacBook Pro M4 delivers stronger GPU performance and longer battery life than the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12. The ThinkPad provides a better keyboard and more ports for Windows users.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU with RTX 4060 graphics under Windows while the MacBook Pro M4 uses Apple silicon and macOS. The MacBook Pro M4 leads for sustained performance in pro apps.
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