Dell - Inspiron 14 2-in-1 vs Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
Between the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 and MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max, the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 comes out ahead in weight, while the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max wins on ram / storage. Overall, the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 scores 57.9 and the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max scores 77.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 19.4 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 Inspiron 14 2-in-1 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are ram, storage, claimed battery life, among others.
Both ship with comparable backlit keyboard, so those specs do not 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 Dell - Inspiron 14 2-in-1 wins
- ▲Weight — 0.55 kg less. 1.59 vs 2.14.
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.
- ▲Claimed battery life — 100.00% more. 24 h vs 12 h.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Battery — 56.25% more. 100 Wh vs 64 Wh.
- ▲CPU cores — 33.33% more. 16 vs 12.
- ▲Screen size — 15.71% more. 16.2 " vs 14 ".
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 2.00 more. 3 vs 1.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Dell - Inspiron 14 2-in-1 | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.59 kglead | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 16.8 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | Dell - Inspiron 14 2-in-1 | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 14 " | 16.2 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | OLEDlead |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Inspiron 14 2-in-1 | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Apple M4 Max |
| CPU cores | 12 | 16lead |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Graphics | Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 36 GBlead |
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 1024 GBlead |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | Dell - Inspiron 14 2-in-1 | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 64 Wh | 100 Whlead |
| Claimed battery life | 12 h | 24 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 3lead |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 1 | 3lead |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Inspiron 14 2-in-1 or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max claims up to 24 hours — 12h vs 24h.
Which is lighter, Inspiron 14 2-in-1 or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max?+
Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is lighter at 1.59 kg vs 2.14 kg.
Which has more RAM, Inspiron 14 2-in-1 or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max offers 36GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, Inspiron 14 2-in-1 or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max has an OLED display; Inspiron 14 2-in-1 uses IPS.
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