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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
Product A: Apple
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
77 of 179 known
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra (Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5060)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
Dell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED
ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) HN7306EA
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Snapdragon X2)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)
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Dell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)Product B: Dell
119 of 179 known
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) HN7306EA
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Snapdragon X2)
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra (Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5060)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)
Dell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) HN7306EA
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Snapdragon X2)
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra (Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5060)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)
Dell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)109 of 171 fields differ
- 37 different values
- 72 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 42 missing for both
Weight
0 to 3 kg
Weight (published)
A1.62kg
B1.65kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
MGDQ4LL/A, Mac17,7, A34278Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-Laptop-14.2-Inch-M5-Max-Chip-18-Core-CPU-32-Core-GPU-36GB-RAM-2TB-SSD-in-Silver-MGDQ4LLA/p/240249.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact silver US base listing explicitly states Model MGDQ4LL/A, 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 2 TB. Other identifiers use independent EveryMac/Apple identity evidence. Incorrect retailer Thunderbolt 4 bullet is overridden by maker Thunderbolt 5 specification.9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2026-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 14-inch M5 Max 18 CPU/32 GPU 36 GB/2 TB entry identifies Mac17,7 and A3427. Public indexed specification read. Direct curl and page open return 403. Apple Identify Your MacBook Pro independently includes Mac17,7 among the 14-inch M5 Pro/Max family, while EveryMac resolves the Max mapping. Pro identifier Mac17,9 excluded.
Announced
Status
Predecessor
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)23Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/the-apple-macbook-pro-m5-pro-and-m5-max-are-official-heres-whats-newRead 23 October 2026TechRadar says the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max replaces last year's M4 versions and compares the 14-inch M5 Max with the M4 Max model.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Markets
Colours
Space Black, Silver3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026
Segment
Chassis
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Dimensions
Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026
Width352.58Depth237.47Thickness (min)14.62Thickness (max)14.62mm(13.9 × 9.3 × 0.6 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026
Weight (published)
Lid material
Bottom material
Max hinge angle
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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
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Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
253.9ppi
235.8ppi
Panel type
Dimming zones
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Panel part number
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Screen surface
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Touchscreen
Stylus
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Refresh rate modes
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3024 | 1964 | 120 | Yes |
BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3200 | 2000 | 120 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
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Native panel colour depth
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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sRGB coverage (claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
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HDR certification
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Second display
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Core configuration
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
| Core type | Count | Core |
|---|---|---|
| Super | 6 | Super |
| Performance | 12 | Performance |
BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | 1.9 | 4.8 |
| Efficiency | 8 | 1.5 | 3.5 |
| Low-power efficiency | 4 | 1.5 | 3.3 |
CPU cores
18
16
Cores labelled performance
12
4
Cores labelled efficiency
0
12
Threads
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Max boost clock
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4.8GHz
L3 cache
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Sustained CPU power (configured)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Combined CPU and GPU power
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Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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VRAM
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Max GPU power (TGP)
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Dynamic Boost
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GPU boost clock
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GPU switching
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Integrated GPU
Memory
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Installed RAM
RAM type
LPDDR5X20Spec databaselowendmac.com/2026/14-and-16-m5-macbook-pro-early-2026Read 7 October 2026Memory section explicitly states M5 Max 36 GB LPDDR5X and that only the 36 GB model ships with 32 GPU cores. Geizhals exact 14-inch 32-GPU, 36 GB, 2 TB reference corroborates type. Tom's Hardware LPDDR5 refers to an upgraded 40-GPU, 128 GB sample. Digital Camera World family wording was excluded as unreliable and not exact base evidence. Transfer rate and clocks not inferred.21Spec databasegeizhals.at/apple-macbook-pro-14-2-mgdq4d-a-a3750387.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 14-inch MGDQ4D/A German silver SKU, M5 Max 18 CPU and 32 GPU cores, 36 GB and 2 TB, RAM table states 36GB LPDDR5X-9600 Onboard. Only chip memory type corroboration used. Region-specific keyboard, adapter and unrelated erroneous mass/runtime rows are not transferred to the US reference.
RAM speed
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Memory channels
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RAM upgrade
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Memory slots
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RAM slots
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Free RAM slots
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Maximum supported RAM
Storage
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Installed storage
Storage type
SSD (interface unspecified)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Storage slots
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
Not availableBDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 5 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
M.2 slots
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1
Free storage slots
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0
Maximum slot PCIe generation
Not available
5
Ports
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Ports
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MagSafe | MagSafe 3 | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 | 2 | Left | 80 | Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 | 1 | Right | 80 | Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| HDMI | Not available | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| SD card | SDXC | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact generation maker sheet supplies connector counts, Thunderbolt 5 and DisplayPort support, with physical sides from the original tour. Intel supplies 80 Gbps symmetric TB5 rate. Apple up-to-120 Gbps display Bandwidth Boost is not stored as symmetric rate. No power-input ceiling inferred.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour: left MagSafe 3, two USB-C and audio. Right SDXC, one USB-C and HDMI. Protocol generation uses matching tech sheet because the charging paragraph repeats Thunderbolt 4 incorrectly.22Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 8 October 2026Apple exact generation technical sheet identifies three Thunderbolt 5 connectors. Intel specification states 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, separately up to 120 Gbps asymmetric Bandwidth Boost for displays. Stored 80 is protocol symmetric link rate, not measured file throughput. No charging ceiling, internal SSD speed or unsupported CPU capability transfer.
BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
| Type | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Maximum peripheral power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 2 | Left | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | 15 |
| USB-C | 1 | Right | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | 15 |
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
USB-C ports
3
3
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Highest HDMI version
Not available
Not available
Card reader
Yes
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
Bluetooth
Cellular
Not available
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Keyboard and touchpad
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Keyboard layouts
Key switches
Not available
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Keyboard backlight
Numpad
Not available
No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete US 80-key layout and maker full keyboard photo show no dedicated physical number pad.10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H.1307385.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same-model review collection explicitly lists No number pad, corroborating full maker keyboard layout and photo.
Key travel
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Pointing stick
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Touchpad size
Not available
Width150Height90mm(5.9 × 3.5 in)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/4/f/c/0d2f16110cca2417a0cd7b70189fa665db6e.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 19: 150 x 90 mm.
Touchpad mechanism
Camera and audio
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Webcam
12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026
IR face login
Not available
Webcam privacy
Not available
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Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
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Audio features
Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026
Waves MaxxAudio, Waves MaxxVoice 15, Dolby Atmos, Intelligo High Fidelity Audio2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026
Battery and power
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Battery energy
Claimed battery life
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video streaming | 20 |
| Web browsing | 13 |
BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video streaming | 20 |
Adapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Cooling
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Fans
28Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Matching X7 review Maintenance states no notable internal differences versus the base 325 configuration. The linked physical-design review explicitly describes twin internal fans. Fan size approximation is not stored.11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-review-Two-steps-forward-one-step-back.1251724.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026System Noise caption explicitly describes twin cooling fans. The exact X7 review links this physical-design article and reports no notable internal differences from the base 325 model. No base-model measured noise, power or temperature is inherited.
Vapor chamber
Not available
No8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-review-Out-with-Nvidia-in-with-Intel-Arc-B390.1264689.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Matching X7 review links the common new 2026 physical design and explicitly reports no notable internal differences versus the base 325 configuration. Linked Case section explicitly says the new design dropped vapor-chamber cooling. This is a hardware statement, not an inference from an absent feature mention.11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-16-review-Two-steps-forward-one-step-back.1251724.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Case section explicitly says the new 2026 design dropped vapor-chamber cooling. Exact X7 article corroborates common internal design. This does not import outgoing 9640 or Dell 16 Premium hardware.
Liquid metal
Not available
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Power modes
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
| Name |
|---|
| Low Power Mode |
| Automatic |
| High Power Mode |
BDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
Not availableSecurity
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Fingerprint
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Remote management
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Software
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Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
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Measured display
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Brightness (measured, centre)
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Brightness (measured, average)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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sRGB coverage (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM flicker found
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PWM frequency (measured)
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PWM at or below brightness
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Response black to white (measured)
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
Not availableBDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | Average FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V | 1024 | 768 | Lowest Settings possible | Not available | 182 |
| GTA V | 1366 | 768 | Normal/Off, 4xAF | Not available | 176.1 |
| GTA V | 1920 | 1080 | High/On, Advanced Graphics Off, 8xAF, 2xMSAA + FXAA | Not available | 103.3 |
| GTA V | 1920 | 1080 | Highest, 16xAF, 4xMSAA + FXAA | Not available | 45.2 |
| Dota 2 Reborn | 1280 | 720 | Min (0/3), fastest | Not available | 112.9 |
| Dota 2 Reborn | 1366 | 768 | Medium (1/3) | Not available | 91.6 |
| Dota 2 Reborn | 1920 | 1080 | High (2/3) | Not available | 100.2 |
| Dota 2 Reborn | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra (3/3), best looking | Not available | 96.9 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | 1280 | 720 | Lite Quality | Not available | 131.1 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | 1920 | 1080 | Standard Quality | Not available | 79.7 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | 1920 | 1080 | High Quality | Not available | 56.2 |
| X-Plane 11.11 | 1280 | 720 | Low, fps_test=1 | Not available | 55.9 |
| X-Plane 11.11 | 1920 | 1080 | Medium, fps_test=2 | Not available | 47.6 |
| X-Plane 11.11 | 1920 | 1080 | High, fps_test=3 | Not available | 38.8 |
| Strange Brigade | 1280 | 720 | Lowest, 1xAF | Not available | 359 |
| Strange Brigade | 1920 | 1080 | Medium, 4xAF, medium AA | Not available | 130.5 |
| Strange Brigade | 1920 | 1080 | High, 8xAF, high AA | Not available | 104 |
| Strange Brigade | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra, 16xAF, ultra AA | Not available | 90.6 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Low, SMAA | Not available | 72.3 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Medium, TAA | Not available | 62.3 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | High, TAA | Not available | 55.6 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra, TAA | Not available | 54.3 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | Low | FSR off | 80.4 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | Medium | FSR off | 65.4 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | High | FSR off | 56 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | FSR off | 48.7 |
| F1 24 | 1920 | 1080 | Low, 16xAF, TAA | Not available | 142.7 |
| F1 24 | 1920 | 1080 | Medium, 16xAF, TAA | Not available | 135.3 |
| F1 24 | 1920 | 1080 | High, 16xAF, TAA | Not available | 103.4 |
| F1 24 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra High, 16xAF, TAA | Not available | 36.8 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 1920 | 1080 | Low | TSR 100 | 47 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 1920 | 1080 | Medium | TSR 100 | 37 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 1920 | 1080 | High | TSR 100 | 29 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 1920 | 1080 | Cinematic | TSR 100 | 16 |
Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per mode
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
Not availableBDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
| Power mode | Load | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Idle | 25.8 |
| Performance | Medium load | 38 |
| Performance | Max load | 48.6 |
| Performance | Gaming | 38.1 |
Max fan noise
Not available
48.6dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming
Not available
38.1dB(A)
Top surface under load
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Bottom surface under load
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Palm rest under load
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power
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Battery runtime per test
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
Not availableBDell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
| Test | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi browsing | 10.32 |
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
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10.32h
Video runtime
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Certifications
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Intel Evo
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Copilot+ PC
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Colour certifications
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ENERGY STAR
EPEAT
Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
14-inch MacBook Pro, 96W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact US tech-sheet bundle. Other regional adapter omissions are not combined.
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Power adapter included
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.external2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/pt-pt/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/technical-support/xps-16-da16260-spec-sheet.pdf.externalRead 5 October 2026Official Dell four-page English specification PDF, despite pt-pt URL path. Weight unit typo is superseded by the setup guide.
Manual
EPREL registration number
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