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Dell XPS 15 (2025) — Core Ultra 9 · RTX 4070 · 15.6″ OLED
Dell

Dell XPS 15 (2025)

Core Ultra 9 · RTX 4070 · 15.6″ OLED

90
/ 100
From $2,499
VS
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins by 4
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg
Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg

94
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Dell XPS 15 (2025) lands at 90 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro at 94. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 Pro if…

  • ✓Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
  • ✓Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
  • ✓Best-in-class speakers
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on cpu (96 vs 92).

Battery life

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on battery (92 vs 80).

Display

Tie

Panel quality for creative and media work

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $2,499).

Dell XPS 15 (2025) 90
vs
94 MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Score breakdown

Dell XPS 15 (2025)
90
cpu 92
gpu 88
display 96
battery 80
portability 86
design 0
build 0
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
94
cpu 96
gpu 92
display 96
battery 92
portability 0
design 96
build 96

Specs side-by-side

Dell XPS 15 (2025) versus MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec Dell XPS 15 (2025) MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
CPU
▲ Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU)
GPU
▲ RTX 4070 Laptop
16-core GPU
RAM
▲ Up to 64 GB
24 / 48 GB unified
Storage
Up to 4 TB
▲ 512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB
Display
▲ 15.6″ OLED 3456×2160
14.2″ Mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz
Weight
1.92 kg
▲ 1.55 kg
Battery
—
72.4 Wh

Dell XPS 15 (2025)

Pros
  • +Stunning 15.6″ OLED
  • +Best-in-class build
  • +Solid creator performance
Cons
  • −Thermals can spike
  • −Only 2× USB-C
  • −Battery trails MacBook

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Pros
  • +Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
  • +Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
  • +Best-in-class speakers
Cons
  • −8 GB base RAM gone — but storage upgrades pricey
  • −No OLED option
  • −Notch in display

FAQ: Dell XPS 15 (2025) vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Which is better, Dell XPS 15 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Pro worth the price? +

At $1,999, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.

Does Dell XPS 15 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro 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 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — 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 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — leads on battery (92 vs 80). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.