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Dell XPS 15 (2025)

Name: Dell XPS 15 (2025)
Brand: Dell
SKU: dell-xps-15-2025

Core Ultra 9 · RTX 4070 · 15.6″ OLED

/ 100

From $2,499

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD wins by 4

Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD

M4 Pro · 64GB · 2024 · 1TB SSD

/ 100

From $2,799

Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Dell XPS 15 (2025) lands at 90 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD at 94. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD 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 · 64GB · 1TB SSD if…

✓Current-gen silicon
✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
✓Manufacturer warranty

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Winner by scenario

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

Performance

Tie

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

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

Battery life

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD leads on battery (84 vs 80).

Portability

Dell XPS 15 (2025)

Weight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort

Dell XPS 15 (2025) leads on portability (86 vs 81).

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

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Dell XPS 15 (2025) 90

94 MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD

Score breakdown

Dell XPS 15 (2025)

cpu 92

gpu 88

display 96

battery 80

portability 86

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD

cpu 94

gpu 89

display 86

battery 84

portability 81

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Dell XPS 15 (2025) versus MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD — full spec comparison
Spec	Dell XPS 15 (2025)	MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD
CPU	▲ Intel Core Ultra 9 285H	M4 Pro
GPU	RTX 4070 Laptop	—
RAM	Up to 64 GB	64GB
Storage	▲ Up to 4 TB	1TB SSD
Display	15.6″ OLED 3456×2160	—
Weight	1.92 kg	—
Release year	—	2024

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 · 64GB · 1TB SSD

Pros

+Current-gen silicon
+Competitive spec-for-dollar
+Manufacturer warranty

Cons

−Battery varies by config
−Some SKUs heavy
−RAM often soldered

FAQ: Dell XPS 15 (2025) vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD

Which is better, Dell XPS 15 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD 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 · 64GB · 1TB SSD worth the price? +

At $2,799, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.

Does Dell XPS 15 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB 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 battery life, Dell XPS 15 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD — leads on battery (84 vs 80). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.

Which is better for portability, Dell XPS 15 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 64GB · 1TB SSD? +

Dell XPS 15 (2025) — leads on portability (86 vs 81). Weight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort.