Dell
Dell XPS 13 (2025)
Core Ultra 7 · 13.4″ OLED · 1.17 kg
90
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB wins by 8
Apple
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB
M5 Max · 16GB
98
/ 100
From $3,499
Specdex verdict
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Dell XPS 13 (2025) lands at 90 and MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB at 98. That puts MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Dell XPS 13 (2025) if…
- ✓Best-in-class 13″ OLED panel
- ✓CNC chassis under 1.2 kg
- ✓Edge-to-edge keyboard
Pick MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB if…
- ✓M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
- ✓Larger unified memory ceiling
- ✓Improved ray-tracing iGPU
Dell XPS 13 (2025) 90
vs 98 MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB
Score breakdown
Dell XPS 13 (2025)
90 cpu 88
gpu 80
display 96
battery 88
design 95
build 92
portability 0
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB
98 cpu 98
gpu 96
display 92
battery 96
design 0
build 0
portability 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2025) | MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13.4″ 2.8K OLED, 60Hz | — |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | — |
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V | — |
| RAM | 16 / 32 GB LPDDR5X | 16GB |
| Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | — |
| Battery | 55 Wh | — |
| Weight | 1.17 kg | — |
| Chip | — | M5 Max |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| OS | — | macOS 16 |
Dell XPS 13 (2025)
Pros
- +Best-in-class 13″ OLED panel
- +CNC chassis under 1.2 kg
- +Edge-to-edge keyboard
Cons
- −Function row capacitive (love or hate)
- −Limited to 2 USB-C ports
- −Webcam still 720p
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB
Pros
- +M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
- +Larger unified memory ceiling
- +Improved ray-tracing iGPU
Cons
- −macOS-only
- −Memory non-upgradable
- −High-end configs expensive
FAQ: Dell XPS 13 (2025) vs MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB
Which is better, Dell XPS 13 (2025) or MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB? +
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Dell XPS 13 (2025) worth the price? +
At $1,399, Dell XPS 13 (2025) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in display.
Is MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB worth the price? +
At $3,499, MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Dell XPS 13 (2025) or MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB 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.