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Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB

Name: Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB
Brand: Dell
SKU: dell-xps-16-9640-64gb

Core Ultra 9 · 64GB · 2024

/ 100

From $2,599

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD wins by 5

Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD

M4 Max · 32GB · 2024 · 512GB SSD

/ 100

From $3,499

Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB lands at 91 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD at 96. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB if…

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

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB 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

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD leads on cpu (96 vs 91).

Battery life

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD leads on battery (86 vs 81).

Portability

Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB

Weight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort

Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB leads on portability (84 vs 79).

Display

Tie

Panel quality for creative and media work

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

Value for money

Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB more score per dollar ($2,599 vs $3,499).

Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB 91

96 MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD

Score breakdown

Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB

cpu 91

gpu 86

display 86

battery 81

portability 84

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD

cpu 96

gpu 91

display 86

battery 86

portability 79

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Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB versus MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD — full spec comparison
Spec	Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB	MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD
CPU	▲ Core Ultra 9	M4 Max
RAM	▲ 64GB	32GB
Release year	2024	2024
Storage	—	512GB SSD

Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB

Pros

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

Cons

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

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB 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 16 (9640) · 64GB vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD

Which is better, Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB worth the price? +

At $2,599, Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD worth the price? +

At $3,499, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB 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 16 (9640) · 64GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD — leads on cpu (96 vs 91). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.

Which is better for battery life, Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD — leads on battery (86 vs 81). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.