Dell XPS 15 (2025)
Core Ultra 9 · RTX 4070 · 15.6″ OLED
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD
M4 Max · 16GB · 2024 · 2TB SSD
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Dell XPS 15 (2025) lands at 90 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD at 96. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Dell XPS 15 (2025) if…
- ✓Stunning 15.6″ OLED
- ✓Best-in-class build
- ✓Solid creator performance
Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSDCPU + GPU muscle for demanding work
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD leads on cpu (96 vs 92).
Battery life
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSDUnplugged endurance for travel and campus
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD leads on battery (86 vs 80).
Portability
Dell XPS 15 (2025)Weight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort
Dell XPS 15 (2025) leads on portability (86 vs 79).
Display
Dell XPS 15 (2025)Panel quality for creative and media work
Dell XPS 15 (2025) leads on display (96 vs 86).
Value for money
Dell XPS 15 (2025)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Dell XPS 15 (2025) more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $3,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Dell XPS 15 (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | M4 Max |
| GPU | RTX 4070 Laptop | — |
| RAM | ▲ Up to 64 GB | 16GB |
| Storage | ▲ Up to 4 TB | 2TB SSD |
| Display | 15.6″ OLED 3456×2160 | — |
| Weight | 1.92 kg | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Dell XPS 15 (2025)
- +Stunning 15.6″ OLED
- +Best-in-class build
- +Solid creator performance
- −Thermals can spike
- −Only 2× USB-C
- −Battery trails MacBook
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: Dell XPS 15 (2025) vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD
Which is better, Dell XPS 15 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Dell XPS 15 (2025) worth the price? +
At $2,499, Dell XPS 15 (2025) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in display.
Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD worth the price? +
At $3,699, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Dell XPS 15 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for performance, Dell XPS 15 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD — leads on cpu (96 vs 92). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.
Which is better for battery life, Dell XPS 15 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD — leads on battery (86 vs 80). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.