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Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD — Core Ultra 9 · 64GB · 2024 · 2TB SSD
Dell

Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD

Core Ultra 9 · 64GB · 2024 · 2TB SSD

91
/ 100
From $3,099
VS
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB wins by 7
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB — M5 Max · 16GB
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 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD lands at 91 and MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB at 98. That puts MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD if…

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

Pick MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB if…

  • M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
  • Larger unified memory ceiling
  • Improved ray-tracing iGPU
Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD 91
vs
98 MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB

Score breakdown

Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD
91
cpu 91
gpu 86
display 86
battery 81
portability 84
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB
98
cpu 98
gpu 96
display 92
battery 96
portability 90

Specs side-by-side

Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD versus MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB — full spec comparison
Spec Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB
CPU
Core Ultra 9
RAM
64GB
16GB
Release year
2024
2025
Storage
2TB SSD
Chip
M5 Max
OS
macOS 16

Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD

Pros
  • +Current-gen silicon
  • +Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
  • Battery varies by config
  • Some SKUs heavy
  • RAM often soldered

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 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD vs MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB

Which is better, Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD or MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB? +

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 16GB scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD worth the price? +

At $3,099, Dell XPS 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.

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 16 (9640) · 64GB · 2TB SSD 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.