Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max vs Dell - XPS 13 (9350)
Between the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max and XPS 13 (9350), the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max comes out ahead in ram and storage, while the XPS 13 (9350) wins on weight. Overall, the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max scores 77.3 and the XPS 13 (9350) scores 54.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 22.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, storage, refresh rate, among others.
Pick the XPS 13 (9350) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable panel type, backlit keyboard, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max wins
- ▲RAM — 125.00% more. 36 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Battery — 81.82% more. 100 Wh vs 55 Wh.
- ▲CPU cores — 33.33% more. 16 vs 12.
- ▲Screen size — 20.90% more. 16.2 " vs 13.4 ".
- ▲Claimed battery life — 20.00% more. 24 h vs 20 h.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 3.00 more. 3 vs 0.
Why Dell - XPS 13 (9350) wins
- ▲Weight — 0.95 kg less. 1.19 vs 2.14.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max | Dell - XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.19 kglead |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 14.8 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max | Dell - XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 16.2 "lead | 13.4 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLED | OLED |
Performance
| Spec | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max | Dell - XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 Max | Snapdragon X Elite |
| CPU cores | 16lead | 12 |
| GPUⓘ | Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAMⓘ | 36 GBlead | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max | Dell - XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 100 Whlead | 55 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 24 hlead | 20 h |
| USB-C ports | 3lead | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 3lead | 0 |
| HDMI | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max or XPS 13 (9350)?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max claims up to 24 hours — 24h vs 20h.
Which is lighter, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max or XPS 13 (9350)?+
XPS 13 (9350) is lighter at 1.19 kg vs 2.14 kg.
Which has more RAM, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max or XPS 13 (9350)?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max offers 36GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max or XPS 13 (9350)?+
Both have OLED displays.
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