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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026) vs Dell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED
Product A: Apple
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
80 of 179 known
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)
Dell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra (Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5060)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14-fh0047nr
Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11
ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) HN7306EA
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra (Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5060)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
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HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14-fh0047nr
Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11
ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) HN7306EA
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)Product B: Dell
14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED
124 of 179 known
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)
ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) HN7306EA
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Dell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
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 (M4 Pro, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)
ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) HN7306EA
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Dell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
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 (M4 Pro, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)105 of 171 fields differ
- 39 different values
- 66 known for one only
- 24 the same
- 42 missing for both
Weight
0 to 3 kg
Weight (published)
A1.6kg
B1.72kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
A3426, MGDN4LL/A, MGDR4LL/A7Maker spec sheet (PDF)media2store2.blob.core.windows.net/storage/item_spec/25/256010.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple US Education Institution price list dated March 6 2026, page 2. Only matching 24 GB/1 TB, 15 CPU/16 GPU US base colour rows. Education prices, 2 TB rows and 18-core rows excluded. Regulatory A3426 separately backed by exact 15-core/24 GB ENERGY STAR record.19Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4572876/export/pdf/downloadRead 7 October 2026Exact A3426 record lists 15 cores and 24 GB system memory. No A3427 Max identifier inherited.
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
Announced
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Predecessor
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)24Reviewtechradar.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 M5 Pro with the M4 Pro.
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Successor
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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)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Space Black, Silver4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026
Segment
Form factor
Chassis
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Dimensions
Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026
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)
Lid material
Bottom material
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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
260.2ppi
Panel type
Backlight
Dimming zones
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Screen surface
Touchscreen
Stylus
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Refresh rate modes
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3024 | 1964 | 120 | Yes |
BDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED
| 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 Pro, 2026)
| Core type | Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super | 5 | Super | 4.6 |
| Performance | 10 | Performance | 4.4 |
Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Chip section: Base 15-core M5 Pro CPU with 5 super and 10 performance cores. The 18-core option is excluded.10Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2026-M5-Pro.1304517.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-core source table. Maker five super and ten performance core counts/names retained. Only source-published category maximum clock values added. No base clock or measured sustained clock inferred. Not the 18-core CPU. Clock publication is secondary because Apple does not publish clocks.
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 |
CPU cores
15
16
Cores labelled performance
10
6
Cores labelled efficiency
0
10
Threads
Max boost clock
4.6GHz
5.1GHz
L3 cache
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Process
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.
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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Memory
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Installed RAM
RAM type
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RAM speed
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Memory channels
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RAM upgrade
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)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Storage slots
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Not availableBDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED
| Form factor | Interface | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 1 | Yes |
M.2 slots
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1
Free storage slots
Not available
0
Maximum slot PCIe generation
Not available
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Ports
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Ports
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MagSafe | MagSafe 3 | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 | 2 | Left | Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 | 1 | Right | Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available |
| SD card | SDXC | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available |
Source3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour illustrations establish physical connector sides. Protocols and counts also use the matching tech sheet. The charging paragraph incorrectly repeats Thunderbolt 4, so the tech-sheet Thunderbolt 5 specification takes precedence.4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Charging and Expansion lists physical counts, Thunderbolt generation and DisplayPort support. Sides come from the tour manual. The TB5 maximum symmetric data rate is omitted because the quoted 120 Gbps includes Bandwidth Boost.23Spec databaseapple.techable.com/macbook-pro-m5-pro-15-cpu-16-gpu-14Read 8 October 2026Exact 15-CPU/16-GPU M5 Pro record identifies MGDN4LL/A and MGDR4LL/A, 24 GB/1 TB, and explicitly lists HDMI 2.1. Only the HDMI version is added. Counts, sides and other protocols retain their existing maker evidence.
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 |
USB-C ports
3
3
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
Not available
Card reader
Yes
Yes
Ethernet speed
Not available
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Maximum USB-C charging input
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
Bluetooth
Keyboard and touchpad
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Keyboard layouts
Keyboard backlight
Single colour4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad explicitly names the supplied Backlit Magic Keyboard. Single colour is independently stated by the matching 15-core/16-GPU, 24GB/1TB Dateks hardware table. Regional keyboard legends do not change the backlight hardware. No regional SKU, current OS or warranty is inherited.10Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2026-M5-Pro.1304517.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-core/16-GPU collection specifies Keyboard Light: yes. This corroborates maker backlit keyboard. Single-colour class has separate literal retailer support.21Retailer pagedateks.lv/cenas/portativie-datori/1392399-apple-macbook-pro-m5-pro-15-16-14-2-24gb-1tb-mac-os-srebrnyRead 7 October 2026Matching M5 Pro 15CPU/16GPU, 24GB/1TB hardware, regional MGDN4ZE/A. Keyboard lighting table explicitly says Ir (Single color), meaning present and single colour. Only shared lighting class is used. Regional legends, warranty, Sequoia template error, rounded 72Wh and unrelated storage/port labels are not inherited. Maker independently supplies Backlit Magic Keyboard.
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Numpad
Key travel
Touchpad size
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Touchpad mechanism
Camera and audio
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Webcam
12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026
IR face login
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Webcam privacy
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Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
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Audio features
Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.
Battery and power
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Battery energy
Claimed battery life
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Not availableBDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video streaming | 11 |
Adapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Cooling
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Fans
Vapor chamber
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Power modes
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
| Name |
|---|
| Low Power Mode |
| Automatic |
| High Power Mode |
BDell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED
| Name |
|---|
| Optimized |
| Performance |
| Cool |
| Quiet |
Security
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Fingerprint
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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Contrast ratio (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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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 at or below brightness
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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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3DMark Steel Nomad
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Game frame rates
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Not availableBDell 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 |
Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per mode
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Not availableBDell 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 |
Max fan noise
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44.9dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming
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43dB(A)
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 Pro, 2026)
Not availableWi-Fi browsing runtime
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10.8h
Video runtime
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Full charge time (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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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, 70W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026US tech-sheet In the Box. Other markets can omit the adapter.
Power adapter included
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
Links
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Product page
www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-max1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 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
Manual
support.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/273Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 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 number
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