MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
M4 Max · 16.2″ XDR · Up to 128 GB unified
Dell XPS 15 (2025)
Core Ultra 9 · RTX 4070 · 15.6″ OLED
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) lands at 96 and Dell XPS 15 (2025) at 90. That puts MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) if…
- ✓Outstanding battery under load
- ✓XDR mini-LED display
- ✓Silent sustained performance
Pick Dell XPS 15 (2025) if…
- ✓Stunning 15.6″ OLED
- ✓Best-in-class build
- ✓Solid creator performance
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
- +Outstanding battery under load
- +XDR mini-LED display
- +Silent sustained performance
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited gaming library
- −Ports starboard-heavy
Dell XPS 15 (2025)
- +Stunning 15.6″ OLED
- +Best-in-class build
- +Solid creator performance
- −Thermals can spike
- −Only 2× USB-C
- −Battery trails MacBook
FAQ: MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) vs Dell XPS 15 (2025)
Which is better, MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) or Dell XPS 15 (2025)? +
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) worth the price? +
At $3,499, MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in display.
Is Dell XPS 15 (2025) worth the price? +
At $2,499, Dell XPS 15 (2025) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in display.
Does MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) or Dell XPS 15 (2025) 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.