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General

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Series

MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026

Dell Premium4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MW2U3LL/A, A3112, Mac16,13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859560-REG/apple_mw2u3ll_a_14_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US retail SKU MW2U3LL/A, Space Black, M4 10 CPU/10 GPU cores, 16 GB memory/512 GB storage.11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Identifiers A3112 and Mac16,1 are explicitly bound to the base M4 10 CPU/10 GPU family. Order-number section maps MW2U3LL/A to 16 GB, 512 GB and Space Black. No new configuration is added.

DA14250, LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS1Maker product pagedell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/dell-da14250-laptopRead 5 October 20262Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026Exact original US Best Buy SKU 6636560, LDA 14250-7667 SLV-PUS: 255 H, 32 GB LPDDR 5 x, 1 TB SSD, Intel Arc integrated graphics, 3.2 K OLED touch 120 Hz, Platinum and Home. Historical page says no longer available new. No current stock claim. Upgraded marketplace LDA 14250-Upgraded and RTX 4050 variants excluded.

GTIN / EAN

1959495077869Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-laptop-apple-m4-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-space-black/JJGCQ3W9SSRead 7 October 2026Exact US MW2U3LL/A, Space Black, M4 10-core GPU, 16 GB and 512 GB. Published UPC 195949507786. Public indexed specifications were read. Direct HTTP access returned 403.10Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/688242/apple-macbook-pro-14-mw2u3ll-a-(late-2024)-142-laptop-computer-space-blackRead 7 October 2026Exact US MW2U3LL/A, 16 GB and 512 GB, Space Black. Published UPC 195949507786. Public indexed evidence was read after direct HTTP 403.

88411667066710Certification listepeat.net/product-details/6878eb008595407e8111c435e7f5a308Read 7 October 2026Official registry Universal Product Codes cell 884116670667. Exact US MicroCenter model LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS product table independently UPC 884116670667, 255H/32GB/1TB/Arc/OLED/Home. UPC retained 12 digits, not guessed EAN leading zero.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026

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Status

Discontinued11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact base M4 family has an explicit Discontinued Date of October 15, 2025. This is product discontinuation, not retailer stock status. Direct HTTP returned 403. The complete public indexed page identifies MW2U3LL/A as the Space Black 16 GB/512 GB configuration.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3, 2023)12Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-2024Read 7 October 2026Introduction explicitly states that this 2024 model replaces the MacBook Pro 14 (M3, 2023). This is product lineage only. The differently configured RTINGS test measurements are excluded.22Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/macbook-pro-upgraders-buyers-guideRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 replaces the previous M3 model as the entry-level machine.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)12Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-2024Read 7 October 2026The current review notice explicitly identifies its replacement as MacBook Pro 14 (M5, 2025). No M4 Pro or Max replacement is substituted.

Dell XPS 14 (2026) DA1426014Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-14-2026-reviewRead 7 October 2026Actual 2026 XPS 14 review explicitly calls Dell 14 Premium its predecessor. It distinguishes new 14.0-inch Panther Lake model from previous 14.5-inch 255H Premium. Existing same-type dell-xps-14-da14260 JSON and its exact maker page identify the 2026 model. Only model relationship retained. No successor measurements or hardware specifications transferred.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,5992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026US starting launch price for the original base configuration. Excludes education price and later discounts.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026

US2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Black3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859560-REG/apple_mw2u3ll_a_14_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Platinum2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026

Segment

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026

Creator4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original model brochure opens with creating on the go and calls the OLED display A creator's canvas. Creator segment maps that explicitly stated intended use, without borrowing discrete-GPU performance.

Form factor

Clamshell1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Exact model photograph and fixed keyboard/chassis inventory show a hinged clamshell. The reviewer confirms the hinge opens to 135 degrees. No detachable or 360-degree capability is claimed.

Clamshell3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original complete laptop views identify conventional clamshell, matching retailer 2-in-1=false.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Size and Weight. Published centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width320Depth215.97Thickness (min)6.7Thickness (max)18.02mm(12.6 × 8.5 × 0.3 to 0.7 in)3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 2 p. 14: width 320 mm, depth 215.97 mm, front 6.70 mm and rear 18.02 mm. Schema permits maker front/rear points as minimum/maximum thickness. Brochure overall height 18.0 mm is rounded and not substituted.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.55kg(3.4 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Size and Weight. M4 row. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

1.72kg(3.8 lb)3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 2 gives OLED minimum 1.72 kg and maximum 1.83 kg. Stored published OLED minimum agrees with original brochure and current exact retailer 3.79 lb. Configuration and manufacturing variability apply. This is a published minimum, not a measured exact-SKU weight.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original CNC-aluminum construction row and sustainability top-cover 75% recycled-aluminum statement support aluminum lid. Bottom material is not independently identified.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

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Max hinge angle

135°8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base M4 review states that otherwise there are no feature differences and directs the case, input-device, display and speaker details to its 2024 M4 Pro review. Only the shared mechanical hinge angle is bridged.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2024-review-The-M4-Pro-and-matte-display-are-massive-upgrades.914597.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Nominal 135-degree maximum opening angle is explicitly stated for the current 14-inch M4 Pro chassis. The exact base M4 review explicitly refers its shared case and input-device description to this review. Matte-panel measurements are excluded.

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

14.2in(36.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

14.5in(36.8 cm)2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026

Native resolution

3024 × 1964px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

3200 × 2000px2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026

Pixel density

253.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

260.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

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OLED3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 22 p. 26 selected 3.2K panel explicitly AMOLED. Its diagonal 14.50 mm and transposed active-area labels are editorial errors, excluded in favor of literal 14.5-inch panel title and exact retailer.

Backlight

Mini-LED8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching review specification: 3024 x 1964 glossy Mini-LED display, 120 Hz. Display measurements linked to upgraded M4 Pro model are excluded.

None (self-emissive)3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026AMOLED pixel-emissive topology, not an LCD backlight.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Samsung 145FB028Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual 255H/32GB/1TB/Arc140T/3.2K OLED unit Display specification Samsung 145FB02. Exact display size/resolution/rate match. Sample panel identifier, supplier/manufacturing variation possible. Review OS is Windows 11 Pro, represented retail Home, reported explicitly. No XPS14 previous-generation panel measurement borrowed.

Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Glossy8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current review Display specification glossy yes for Samsung 145FB02 OLED touch. Maker anti-reflective coating is not a matte substrate. Same selected panel configuration.

Touchscreen

No9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-laptop-apple-m4-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-space-black/JJGCQ3W9SSRead 7 October 2026Exact MW2U3LL/A specifications explicitly state Touch Screen false.

Yes2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3024	1964	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Display refresh rates. ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution.

BDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3200	2000	120	Yes

Source3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 22 selected 3200 x 2000 OLED explicitly 48 to 120 Hz VRR. Fixed modes and adaptive-sync certificates are not inferred.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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400nits3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 22 explicitly luminance typical 400 nits for selected OLED. No HDR peak or reviewer measurement is inferred.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 Display section explicitly SDR brightness up to 1000 nits outdoors. Outdoor SDR maximum, not normal typical brightness or HDR. Ambient threshold, automatic brightness requirement and duration not specified in this source.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 Display section explicitly 1000 nits sustained full-screen XDR brightness, HDR content only. No time duration supplied. Separate 1600-nit HDR peak footnote applies below 25 C.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 Display XDR section 1600-nit peak, HDR content only, footnote 3 below 25 C. Outdoor SDR and sustained HDR values are now represented in their own fields.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 22 selected OLED explicitly 100% DCI-P3. LCD 100% sRGB is excluded.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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DisplayHDR 5004Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original technical display row selected 14.5-inch 3.2K OLED says VESA DisplayHDR 500 literally. Stored plain 500, not True Black 500 inferred from OLED technology. Dolby Vision is separate.

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M4 (10-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Chip section. Exact 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU configuration.

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Intel2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Core type	Count
Performance	4
Efficiency	6

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

BDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	2	5.1
Efficiency	8	1.5	4.4
Low-power efficiency	2	0.7	2.5

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 255H: six performance cores 2.0/5.1 GHz, eight efficiency cores 1.5/4.4 GHz and two low-power cores 0.7/2.5 GHz, 16 threads. Generic 28/115 W powers are not laptop configured limits.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

108Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review processor inventory lists 10c/10t.

165Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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24MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm15Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026Installed M4 chip is produced with second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Foundry and process marketing suffix are not inferred.

3nm9Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-Ultra-7-255H-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.944139.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Intel 255H component description explicitly CPU tile N3B (3 nm). Own Intel ARK CPU Lithography TSMC N3B corroborates. Only CPU compute tile, not 5 nm GPU, 6 nm SoC/I/O or 22 nm base packaging.15Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact public Intel 255H processor table names CPU Lithography TSMC N3B. Numeric 3 nm compute-tile mapping is expressly stated by the exact Notebookcheck component article. GPU N5P, SoC/I/O N6 and base tile 22 nm are not mixed. Notebookcheck external ARK link redirects to an unrelated 185H and is not used, this independently found exact 255H primary page supplies corroboration.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

24W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 10 CPU/10 GPU, 16 GB/512 GB unit processor inventory explicitly reports 24 W PL1 / Sustained. Reviewer-reported configured limit. Configuration-reading method is not disclosed. Kept separate from measured sustained power.

43W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Review processor specification header explicitly PL1 / Sustained configured limit 43 W. Observed Prime95 steady 42 W is stored separately. Generic Intel 28 W base is not laptop setting.

Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

24W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact unit inventory explicitly reports 24 W PL2 / Short Burst. Reviewer-reported configured limit. Configuration-reading method is not disclosed. Observed combined SoC bursts are not substituted.

64W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Review processor header explicitly PL2 / Short Burst configured limit 64 W. Observed startup 60 W and generic Intel 115 W are different. This limit belongs to the proved Performance-mode reference.

Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

38TOPS15Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026M4 Neural Engine maker claim up to 38 trillion operations per second. This is the NPU alone, not combined CPU/GPU throughput. Precision is not stated. Exact Mac model sheet confirms the installed 16-core Neural Engine.

13TOPS5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only INT8 peak 13 TOPS, excluding combined 96 TOPS.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Chip and graphics inventory lists the installed Apple chip GPU only. This GPU is part of the SoC and uses unified memory.

No2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026Exact selected SKU lists integrated Intel Arc, not optional RTX 4050. Matching maker integrated-board hardware applies.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M4 10-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Intel Arc 140T5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Memory section. Retained original US 16 GB configuration. Later refreshes and higher purchase options are excluded.

32GB2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications list 16 GB LPDDR5-7500 onboard memory. LPDDR5 tops out at 6400 MT/s, so 7500 is the LPDDR5X rate. Stored as LPDDR5X, as for the 15-inch M4 Air.

LPDDR5X2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

7,500MT/s8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications LPDDR5-7500. Configured data rate, not chip clock.

6,400MT/s3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 5 p. 16 explicitly integrated-board 6400 MT/s, discrete RTX 4050 board 8400 MT/s. Exact retailer incorrectly labels 6400 MHz, so maker 6400 MT/s controls.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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23Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 5 explicitly dual-channel onboard memory. Chip packages not SO-DIMM slots.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review inventory states 16 GB LPDDR5-7500 onboard. The maker repair inventory identifies a complete 16 GB/512 GB logic board.11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026RAM Slots None and onboard unified memory are explicitly documented. The memory cannot be upgraded after initial purchase. Physical replaceable socket rows are not fabricated.

Soldered3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 5 integrated on system board, not upgradeable.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for the retained M4 CPU/GPU configuration. Does not assert post-purchase upgradeability.

64GB3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 5 supports maximum 64 GB purchase configuration. Installed 32 GB is soldered. Intel generic 128 GB maximum and retailer upgradeable 64 GB wording do not establish customer upgrades.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Storage section. Retained original base 512 GB SSD. PCIe generation and installed drive model are not published.

1TB2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026Exact retailer 1000 GB/1 TB. Unqualified seller 20-hour battery maximum belongs to another configuration and is excluded.

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

NVMe SSD3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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43Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

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BDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 7 p. 17 explicitly one SSD connector accepts M.2 2230 or M.2 2280, represented once using longest supported 2280. Table 10 p. 18 installed 1 TB Gen4x4 NVMe is documented 2230, which is not the longest connector length. Maximum connector PCIe generation is not inferred.

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	3	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical connectors counted once. Thunderbolt and USB4 share each USB-C connector.11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact base M4 inventory explicitly states HDMI 2.1. This revision does not prove a numeric link-rate ceiling or the device routing.

BDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / DisplayPort 2.1	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / DisplayPort 2.1	1	Right	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
microSD card	microSDXC v7.1 UHS-I/UHS-II	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete right/left views pp. 5–6 and table 6 pp. 16–17: two TB4 left, one TB4 plus microSDXC and headset right. Each TB4 explicitly USB4, DP2.1 and 40 Gbps. PD3.1 and supplied 60 W do not establish maximum per-port charging input. USB-A or HDMI connectors are not inferred from adapter compatibility.

USB-C ports

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 73Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-ph/guide/deployment/-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Global Wi-Fi and Ethernet specifications table explicitly names MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4, 2024) and lists 802.11ax at 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz. The Philippines-hosted language route is a global device table, not a different hardware SKU. 6 GHz availability remains subject to regional regulations.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

Broadcom 0x43888Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review Networking inventory reports Broadcom vendor ID 0x14E4 and device ID 0x4388, WiFi 6E AirPort. Stored as the literal reported device identification. No canonical BCM chip name is inferred.

Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 (BE201)3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 8 p. 17 explicitly Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 (BE201), Bluetooth 5.4 and tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz. The 1750i suffix is not established by this original manual. OS, drivers and regional availability apply.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

5.43Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Cellular

No10Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/688242/apple-macbook-pro-14-mw2u3ll-a-(late-2024)-142-laptop-computer-space-blackRead 7 October 2026Exact MW2U3LL/A Connectivity row explicitly says WiFi Only. This does not exclude tethering to an external phone.

No11Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/698673/dell-14-premium-da14250-oled-145-laptop-computer-platinumRead 7 October 2026Exact Communications Connectivity cell WiFi Only. Original BestBuy exact SKU Network Connectivity None also explicitly defines cellular network usage. No SIM/WWAN feature inferred from WLAN card.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

ANSI (78 keys)3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859560-REG/apple_mw2u3ll_a_14_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 5 October 2026US 78-key keyboard for retained US SKU. ISO option from maker sheet excluded.

QWERTY3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 12 explicitly QWERTY. Regional key legends and other layouts are not inferred.

Key switches

Scissor17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120922Read 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 2024 repair manual links its Keys procedure to the Mac Laptops Keys document. This provides model applicability for the named scissor mechanism.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101268Read 7 October 2026Maker Keys exploded parts inventory explicitly identifies Scissor Mechanism. Applicability comes from the exact M4 repair manual direct link. No old keyboard travel value is inherited.

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 Keyboard and Trackpad section Backlit Magic Keyboard. Source does not state lighting colour/type, so generic backlit category.

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NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-laptop-apple-m4-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-space-black/JJGCQ3W9SSRead 7 October 2026Exact MW2U3LL/A specifications explicitly state Numeric Keypad false. The US 78-key inventory corroborates the observed base-model keyboard.

No3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete top-view figure 3 p. 7 shows no dedicated physical numeric keypad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1mm4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original brochure Inputs technical row explicitly 1.0 mm key travel for its full-size zero-lattice keyboard. Backlight color is not specified.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

No8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact base M4 review full keyboard photograph IMG_7743 shows the central G/H/B region and all keyboard controls with no pointing stick. The pictured 16 GB/512 GB unit is silver with German ISO keycaps. Its shared base-model physical controls are bridged to the retained US ANSI keyboard, whose exact inventory confirms 78 keys and no numeric keypad. No hidden sensor absence is inferred.14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/fileadmin/_processed_/9/7/csm_IMG_7743_defa0cb064.jpgRead 7 October 2026Direct public photograph linked by the exact base M4 review, downloaded and visually inspected on 2026-10-07. Entire keyboard and G/H/B region show no stick pointing device. The pictured regional ISO keycaps do not establish US key legends or hidden sensors.

No3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original p. 7 complete top-view figure 3 shows the keyboard and glass haptic touchpad with no separate stick device. Reviewed current device layout agrees. No touchpad counted as a stick.

Touchpad size

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Width149Height74mm(5.9 × 2.9 in)3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 17 p. 22 explicitly 149 mm horizontal and 74 mm vertical. Haptics corroborated separately by brochure.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad. Force Touch pressure-sensing trackpad.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple describes haptic feedback as a feature of Force Touch trackpads. Exact model sheet states Force Touch trackpad.

Haptic4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original inputs row explicitly seamless glass haptic touchpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 16 p. 21 explicitly 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps. Separate IR 640 x 360 at 15 fps is not substituted for RGB resolution.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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Yes3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Camera and fingerprint security sections identify Windows Hello-compatible IR camera.

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Audio section. Physical six-speaker system.

43Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 9 p. 18 explicitly four drivers, two tweeters and two woofers.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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8W3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 9 average 2 W + 2 W tweeters and 2 W + 2 W woofers totals 8 W. Peak 10 W is not substituted.

Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Waves MaxxAudio Pro, Waves Nx 3D, Dolby Atmos, IntelliGo noise reduction3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 9 p. 18 explicitly IntelliGo noise reduction with dual digital-array microphones. Original brochure separately supports Dolby Atmos and Waves processing.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original multimedia technical row explicitly Waves MaxxAudio Pro, Waves Nx 3D and Dolby Atmos. Its IntelliGo High Fidelity Audio branding is not used to infer noise reduction, which the manual states explicitly.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

23Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 9 dual digital-array microphones.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

72.4Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

70Wh3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 21 p. 24 nominal six-cell 70 Wh agrees with original brochure. Later maker retail 69.5 Wh is not independently identified as rated/minimum and is not mixed into this original nominal claim.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	24
Web browsing	16

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Apple advertised model-level M4 14-inch maxima: up to 24 hours video streaming, 16 hours wireless web. August through October 2024 preproduction M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 24 GB/1 TB test. Selected reference has the same CPU/GPU but 16 GB/512 GB. Wireless test browsed 25 websites over Wi-Fi, streaming used 1080p Safari content over Wi-Fi, display eight clicks from bottom, keyboard lighting off. Test display surface option not stated. Claimed estimates, not measured selected-unit results. Runtime varies by use/configuration. M4 Pro or Max claims not imported.

BDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	11

Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact configuration 3: 255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Intel Arc and 3.2K OLED. Up to 11 hours Netflix 1080p via Windows 11 app, Dell June 2025 test, 150 nits (40%) and wireless enabled. Maker maximum claim, not reviewer measurement. Different LCD 20-hour and RTX 4050 configurations are excluded.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

70W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 14-inch includes 70 W USB-C adapter. Apple specifies fast-charge capability with 96 W adapter, configurable separately. Included rating is not a maximum accepted input and does not meet the named fast-charge requirement.

60W3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Tables 18/19 pp. 22–23 explicitly 60 W USB-C adapter for integrated graphics. 100 W discrete-GPU adapter is excluded. Recommended adapter output is separate from accepted charging-input maximum.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable at the laptop end.

USB-C3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 5 October 2026About 30 minutes using 96W adapter on 14-inch or 140W on 16-inch. Optional 96W adapter excluded from base box.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

18Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Differences compared to M4 Pro: the base M4 is fitted with one fan.

27Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/User-Manual/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original August 2025 A03 service manual pp. 33-35, integrated-graphics heat-sink removal/install steps explicitly identify left fan JFAN1 and right fan JFAN2. Two installed physical fans. Discrete-GPU assembly is a separate section.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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None7Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/User-Manual/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same integrated-graphics removal section explicitly refers to existing thermal grease on heat-transfer areas. Installation specifies supplied thermal grease after board or heat-sink replacement. Ordinary grease, not liquid metal. No inference about a vapor chamber.

Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Name
Automatic
Low Power Mode

Source19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Maker Power Modes page identifies Automatic as the default and supports Low Power Mode for MacBook Pro 14-inch 2024. High Power Mode eligibility is limited to listed Pro/Max configurations. The exact base review independently confirms normal plus energy-saving modes and no high-performance mode. Mode watt limits are not published and are omitted.

BDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED

Name
Optimized
Performance
Cool
Quiet

Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Personalized performance section names four modes optimized, performance, cool and quiet in context highest performance or maximum battery life. No configured CPU/GPU watts published for these rows. Service-manual BIOS Thermal Management says Optimized is default.

Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 5 October 2026Touch ID described as power button.

Power button3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 23 explicitly fingerprint reader in power button.

TPM

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2.04Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original security technical row explicitly TPM 2.0. Firmware versus discrete implementation is not inferred.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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No3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Table 6 explicitly security-cable slot Not supported.

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Operating system

macOS Sequoia2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026Operating system supplied at original launch. Later supported system updates are excluded.

Windows 11 Home2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Windows2Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/dell-premium-14-oled-3-2k-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255h-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-platinum/6636560Read 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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349.3nits12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Picture and power mode are not stated for display tests. Display nine-point SDR full-white grid center value and explicit Center on Battery cell: 349.3 cd/m2. X-Rite i1Pro 3 identified for brightness block. Not 356.1 maximum or 352.1 grid mean. Window duration unstated.

Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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352.1nits12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Picture and power mode are not stated for display tests. Display full-white nine-point SDR grid Average: 352.1 cd/m2. X-Rite i1Pro 3. Grid max 356.1 and center 349.3 are separate. Not a maker typical claim. Duration unstated.

Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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595nits12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Picture and power mode are not stated for display tests. Display body explicitly maximum brightness 595 nits when HDR enabled. HDR window/APL and sustained duration not stated. This is the observed maximum, not inferred from VESA certification or ordinary SDR.

sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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100%12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Picture and power mode are not stated for display tests. Display gamut table 100% sRGB (Argyll 3D). Actual published gamut method retained. Display P3 99.3% is not imported into DCI-P3 field, and Adobe RGB 87.2 has no measured Adobe RGB field.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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3.4712Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Picture and power mode are not stated for display tests. Display table and actual full-size before-calibration ColorChecker chart average 3.47. Chart explicitly dE Formula 2000, SDR Toolkit, X-Rite i1Pro 2 and P3 caption. Before calibration, not calibrated 1.3. Picture mode unnamed. Chart instrument 2 differs from brightness block 3, both scopes retained.13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/fileadmin/_processed_/1/a/csm_calcolorpre_2cc431b5e2.pngRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Picture and power mode are not stated for display tests. Display table and actual full-size before-calibration ColorChecker chart average 3.47. Chart explicitly dE Formula 2000, SDR Toolkit, X-Rite i1Pro 2 and P3 caption. Before calibration, not calibrated 1.3. Picture mode unnamed. Chart instrument 2 differs from brightness block 3, both scopes retained. Actual full-size graph inspected. It shows Avg dE2000 3.47, Max dE2000 7.38, and the dE Formula 2000 selector.

PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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Yes12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Picture and power mode are not stated for display tests. Display reviewer explicitly Screen flickering/PWM detected. Tested plots cover 0/25/50/75/100 percent brightness, but exact detection cutoff not explicitly stated. No universal frequency sensitivity guarantee.

PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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475Hz12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Picture and power mode are not stated for display tests. Reviewer Screen flickering/PWM table 475 Hz, amplitude 23%. Frequency actually measured, not panel refresh. Detection threshold and exact waveform method not stated in text.

PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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0.96ms12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Picture and power mode are not stated for display tests. Display black-to-white combined rise/fall 0.96 ms, with 0.45 rise and 0.51 fall. Not generic claimed 1 ms and not fastest one-direction time. Instrument for timing not stated.

Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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0.72ms12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Picture and power mode are not stated for display tests. Display 50% grey to 80% grey combined rise/fall 0.72 ms, 0.37 rise plus 0.35 fall. Transition levels explicit. Instrument not stated.

Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

174points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Cinebench 2024 CPU Single Core 174 points, normal mode on M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16 GB and 512 GB.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

986points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Cinebench 2024 CPU Multi Core 986 points, normal mode on matching 16 GB/512 GB review unit.

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

3,673points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core 3673 points, normal mode.

2,712points12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core exact Dell 14 Premium / 255H row 2712 points. All required laptop profile evidence is proved. Run count/duration unstated.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

15,128points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core 15128 points, normal mode.

14,719points12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core exact Dell 14 Premium / 255H row 14719 points. No other CPU or discrete-GPU score borrowed. Run count/duration unstated.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3,695points12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. 3DMark 2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics exact Dell 14 Premium Arc 140T / 255H row 3695 points. Graphics score, not total or CPU score. 3DMark build/run duration unstated.

3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3,028MB/s8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M4 10 CPU/10 GPU, 16 GB/512 GB AP0512Z SSD. Blackmagic Disk Speed Test 5 GB Read result 3028 MB/s. All review measurements use normal mode, the highest available mode on this base model. OS macOS 15 Sequoia. PCIe generation is not inferred from this speed.

5,910MB/s12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Actual Kioxia BG6 KBG6AZNV1T02 1 TB drive, CrystalDiskMark 5.2/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 5910 MB/s. Sequential queue depth 32, one thread. Drive model is test-specific, not a guaranteed vendor for every retail unit. CDM 8, AS-SSD and DiskSpd results not mixed.

Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	139
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	52
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High (SMAA)	Not available	47
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest (TAA)	Not available	41
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low (SMAA)	Not available	43.9
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium (TAA)	Not available	37.3
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High (TAA)	Not available	32.9
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra (TAA)	Not available	31.6
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	34.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	27.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	23.7
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	20.4
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Low	Not available	53
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	45.7
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	High	Not available	45.1
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	39.9

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M4 10 CPU/10 GPU, 16 GB/512 GB, standard-glossy review unit, macOS 15 Sequoia, all tests in normal mode with no higher mode available. Current public four-game table supplies all 16 Low/Medium/High/Ultra result cells and their resolution/preset tooltips. Shadow of the Tomb Raider uses 1280x720 Lowest, then 1920x1080 Medium, High SMAA and Highest TAA. Baldur's Gate 3 is 1920x1080 throughout, SMAA Low and TAA Medium/High/Ultra. Cyberpunk 2077 (2023) is 1920x1080 Low/Medium/High/Ultra with FSR off throughout. Total War Pharaoh is 1920x1080 Low/Medium/High/Ultra. BG3 runs natively, other games are emulated. Translator/version, ray tracing, frame-generation, unspecified antialiasing and 1% lows are not inferred.

BDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	23.9

Source12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark exact 1920x1080 Ultra Preset (FSR off), Dell 14 Premium / 255H/Arc 140T average 23.9 fps. Source minimum 20.4 and P1=19.3 are not imported without explicit percentile-method definition. Ray tracing and frame generation not stated, so corresponding boolean is omitted.

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
normal	Idle	25.4
normal	Gaming	40.1
normal	Max load	45.9
normal	Max load	48.9

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base M4 16 GB/512 GB unit, normal mode. Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm, ambient noise 25.4 dB(A). Rows respectively: idle 25.4 dB(A), which is the measurement floor rather than zero acoustic output, complex Baldur's Gate 3/Cyberpunk gaming 40.1 dB(A), continuous full processor load 45.9 dB(A), and combined CPU/GPU stress 48.9 dB(A). Stress charts use Cinebench R23 Multi and 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test. The two max-load rows represent different workloads, not duplicate runs.

BDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Performance	Idle	24
Performance	Medium load	39
Performance	Gaming	43
Performance	Max load	44.9

Source12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Noise table idle median 24 dBA (range 23.2-24.7), Load Average 39, Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra 43, Load Maximum 44.9. Earthworks M23R / Arta at 15 cm, ambient 23 dBA. Plot caption identifies 3DMark 06, Cyberpunk 2077 and Prime95+FurMark workloads. Durations unstated. Single rows preserve actual method and highest-mode setting.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

48.9dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

44.9dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

40.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

43dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

41.5°C8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Max Load thermal grid: upper maximum 41.5 degrees C. Room 20.3 degrees C. Fluke t3000FC calibrated and Voltcraft IR-900.

33°C12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Maximum load upper surface 33 C. Prime95+FurMark surface-map caption, ambient 20 C, Fluke 62 Mini IR. Exact stress duration not stated. Mean 30 C is separate.

Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

40°C8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Max Load thermal grid: bottom maximum 40 degrees C, same conditions as top.

33.6°C12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Maximum load bottom surface 33.6 C, same combined Prime95+FurMark caption, ambient 20 C, Fluke 62 Mini IR. Not average 31.7 C.

Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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29°C12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Temperature paragraph explicitly palmrests and touchpad maximum 29 C. Same maximum-load surface measurement, ambient 20 C, Fluke 62 Mini IR. It is the combined palmrest/touchpad maximum, not an average.

CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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85°C12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Prime95 CPU-only steady state average 85 C after about one minute as package drops from initial 104 C. Startup peak 104 is not stored as sustained temperature. Total test duration unstated.

CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.5GHz12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Same Prime95 CPU-only test average clock settles 2.5 GHz after about one minute, initial 3 GHz separate. Core-subset averaging method unstated. Not nominal maker CPU base/turbo.

GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	normal	17.88
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	normal	6.73
Video playback	Not available	normal	22.13
Max load	Not available	normal	1.52
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	16.75
Video playback	Not available	Not available	16

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16 GB/512 GB review unit, normal mode. Wi-Fi v1.3 at 150 nits 17 h 53 min, full brightness 6 h 44 min, Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p 22 h 08 min, maximum-brightness load 1 h 31 min. Minutes converted to hours and rounded to two decimals. Review lists battery 72.6 Wh, maker nominal 72.4 Wh is retained instead. Maximum-load run switches to energy-saving at 4% battery after 77 minutes, so normal names the starting power mode, not an unchanged mode throughout full depletion.21Measurementwhitehallpubliclibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CR_buying_guide2026.pdfRead 7 October 2026Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2026, PDF page 68 (printed page 67), exact MW2U3LL/A row: M4 10-core, 16 GB, 512 GB, web 16.75 h and video 16.00 h. Printed page 68 How We Test describes full battery depletion while loading a sequence of web pages over Wi-Fi, and full depletion while looping 4K video. Bluetooth and 3G/4G are disabled. Brightness is described as usable indoors or outdoors but no numeric value is given. OS, browser, codec and power mode are unstated and are omitted. These are the two added rows without power_mode. They are distinct from the four pre-existing Notebookcheck normal-mode runs.

BDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	10.8

Source12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Battery Runtime table actual WiFi Websurfing 10 h 48 min, converted 10.8 h. Browser version, brightness, battery-specific power profile and exact workload cycle not stated. General review method uses Performance, but battery-specific override unknown, so brightness/power_mode row cells omitted. Tested nominal 69.5 Wh label, maker original 70 Wh nominal retained separately. Comparison table labels the workload WiFi v1.3. Browser and battery-specific brightness/profile remain unpublished.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

17.88h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

10.8h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

22.13h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

107min8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Power consumption section: full charge takes 107 minutes with device switched on and included 70 W adapter.

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

12.6W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Power Consumption table: highest idle reading 12.6 W AC input, Metrahit Energy.

4.89W12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Power-consumption chart actual Idle 150 cd/m2 average 4.89 W (4.51-6 range), Metrahit Energy. Explicit 150 nits, not table 6.1 median across unspecified brightness. Whole-unit measured power, measurement point not explicit.

Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

42.8W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 full HD Ultra without FSR, brightness 150 cd/m2. Chart average 42.8 W AC input, separate from GPU-only draw.

50.7W12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Power chart Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra no FSR, 150 cd/m2 average 50.7 W (41.5-58 range), Metrahit Energy. Internal display 150 nits. External-monitor mean 46.5 is a different scenario and not substituted.

Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

69W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M4 10 CPU/10 GPU, 16 GB/512 GB standard-glossy unit, normal mode. AC Power Consumption table and prose maximum 69 W, Metrahit Energy. The specific AC chart retains source label 1280x720 Prime95 28.10 and Furmark 1.25, range 60.1-69 W. Separate internal CPU/GPU stress-power charts name Cinebench R23 Multi plus 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test. The two chart workload labels are not merged or claimed interchangeable. 69 W is the published brief AC maximum, not the internal SoC draw or adapter rating.

62.7W12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Power table Load maximum 62.7 W, Metrahit Energy. Prime95 startup spike 63 W is rounded narrative. maximum 62.7 retained. Not sustained CPU 42 W or adapter rated 60 W.

Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

24W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base M4 16 GB/512 GB unit in normal mode, the highest available mode. Review reports maximum CPU power 24 W maintained under continuous load and battery operation, with constant Cinebench 2024 Multi performance after 30 minutes. This is measured CPU power, separate from configured PL1/PL2 labels and combined SoC stress draw.

42W12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Prime95 CPU-only observed package power 42 W after about one minute. Initial package 60 W and header configured PL1 = 43 W are separate. This is observed runtime power, not configured limit.

GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

1.537kg(3.4 lb)8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications laptop 1.537 kg, excluding 235 g adapter.

1.714kg(3.8 lb)12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-14-Premium-laptop-review-An-XPS-14-in-all-but-name.1086446.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review unit (255H, 32 GB, 1 TB, Arc 140T, 3.2K OLED touch at 120 Hz) matches this configuration. It ran Windows 11 Pro and retail is Home. Dell Optimizer Performance mode was set before tests. Actual review specifications reports test-unit mass 1.714 kg and adapter 299 g separately. Only laptop 1.714 stored. Scale model and weighing method not published. Maker OLED minimum 1.72 kg stays in claimed weight field.

Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Yes6Press releasedell.com/ja-jp/blog/dell-14-premium-dell-16-premiumRead 7 October 2026Maker June 26, 2025 launch exact DA14250 paragraph names Intel EVO+NPU and Core Ultra 7 200H, integrated graphics with optional RTX 4050. This is maker model-level Evo claim, not generic CPU eligibility. NPU-only 13 TOPS does not establish Copilot+.

Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original brochure explicitly Energy Star 9.0. Country-dependent EPEAT Gold is omitted.

EPEAT

Gold20Certification listepeat.net/product-details/aaa192acc4364ddfae78aa8c2cfc10a1Read 7 October 2026Official US EPEAT 1.0 Gold registration dated 2024-10-30. Active certification record includes A3112, independently mapped to this base M4. Active registration does not override the separately documented product discontinuation.

Gold10Certification listepeat.net/product-details/6878eb008595407e8111c435e7f5a308Read 7 October 2026Official EPEAT registry exact Dell 14 Premium DA14250, United States, active Gold, registration 2025-10-12, UPC 884116670667. ENERGY STAR power-management/power-supply exception retained. Exact MicroCenter model LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS binds this UPC to represented hardware. No other country rating inherited.

Other certifications

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TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 certification4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Security row explicitly identifies TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 Certified, retained as a component certification rather than whole-laptop FIPS. Adjacent TCG Certified text runs directly into Windows Hello fingerprint-reader/camera wording without a separator, so TCG component binding is ambiguous and that list item is omitted. Eyesafe technology wording is not promoted to an unproved certificate.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

14-inch MacBook Pro, 70W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026In the Box. Standard US display and documented base adapter. Optional nano-texture cloth and alternate power adapter excluded.

60 W USB-C power adapter, Power cord11Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/698673/dell-14-premium-da14250-oled-145-laptop-computer-platinumRead 7 October 2026Exact retailer What's in the Box cell laptop and Power Cord. Power Supply cell 60 W USB-C adapter and original maker brochure ships with battery adapter. Combined documented contents. Software trials excluded. Not an assertion that no paper documents exist. The product itself is excluded because field help counts accessories.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original brochure explicitly ships with battery adapter, and technical adapter row pairs 60 W USB-C with Intel Arc. Optional accessories are not inferred.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. Statutory rights and AppleCare excluded.

1year4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Warranty and Service row standard one year Dell Care Plus. Exact US retail SKU independently states one-year limited manufacturer warranty for parts and labor. Paid extensions up to four years excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US standard limited warranty lists carry-in service and mail-in service. Apple determines eligibility and method, which can vary by location. Paid AppleCare and on-site service are not assumed. DIY parts service has no matching enum and remains report-only.

On-site11Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/698673/dell-14-premium-da14250-oled-145-laptop-computer-platinumRead 7 October 2026Exact model table LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS. Parts and Labor each 1 Year Limited / Onsite. Manufacturer/vendor warranty, not retailer 15-day return. Basic US retail on-site scope preserved rather than assuming generic CarePlus features.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1215521Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

www.dell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/dell-da14250-laptop1Maker product pagedell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/dell-da14250-laptopRead 5 October 2026Current maker support identifies XPS 14 (Dell 14 Premium) DA 14250. Normal US route redirects locale, which does not establish US sales. Former maker retail route now unavailable or redirects to home. The original model was renamed XPS 14 while keeping DA 14250, not the distinct DA 14260.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1215521Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Manufacturer-Brochure/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Dell 22-page product brochure read from public distributor mirror.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/154Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 5 October 2026

assets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdf3Owner's manualassets.grandandtoy.com/assets/Additional-pdf2/10/87/1087298242.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker October 2025 A 05 Setup and Specifications, P 184 G 003/P 184 G 004, read from public producer-document mirror. Exact original hardware model DA 14250. A renamed later support page is not treated as DA 14260 hardware.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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