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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 10 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.

MX2W3LL/A, MX313LL/A, A3186, Mac16,54Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026A3186, Mac16,5. Order numbers MX2W3LL/A (Silver) and MX313LL/A (Space Black), both 48 GB / 1 TB.

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

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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 10 October 2026

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Status

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac lists the model as discontinued on 2026-03-03.14Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/03/06/apple-discontinued-these-15-products-this-weekRead 10 October 2026MacRumors reports Apple discontinued the 2024 MacBook Pro models in March 2026.

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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 16-inch (M3 Max, 2023)16Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2024Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 16 (2024), sold with M4 Pro and M4 Max, replaces the MacBook Pro 16 (M3, 2023).

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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 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)17Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 23 October 2026Apple compares the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max with the previous-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max.

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.

$3,9994Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Original US price US$3,999 for the 48 GB / 1 TB, 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU model. Excludes sales tax.

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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 10 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

Silver, Space Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Finish: Space Black, Silver.

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 10 October 2026Apple markets the MacBook Pro for pro workflows. Stored as creator like the other MacBook Pro entries.

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

Clamshell4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Hinged laptop chassis with a fixed keyboard. No detachable or 360-degree mode 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.

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight. Published 1.68 x 35.57 x 24.81 cm converted exactly to mm.

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.

2.15kg(4.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight. M4 Max row, 2.15 kg. 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/121554Read 10 October 2026

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/121554Read 10 October 2026

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Max hinge angle

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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.

16.2in(41.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 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

3456 × 2234px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 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

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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.

IPS15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec page lists a 16.2 inch IPS panel. Backlight is mini-LED per the review.

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-LED15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review spec table: Mini-LED.

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.

Glossy15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review spec table: glossy. The nano-texture option is not the reference.

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

No15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026No touch screen. The review lists none.

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

None15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026No stylus support is listed.

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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 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3456	2234	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at the native 3456 x 2234 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

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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/121554Read 10 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.

10bits6Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-max-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Lists 10-bit colour. Apple states 1 billion colours, which matches 10 bits per channel. The page describes the 14-core, 32-core model with the same display.

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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/121554Read 10 October 2026SDR brightness up to 1000 nits outdoors. Ambient light conditions and duration are not stated.

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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/121554Read 10 October 20261000 nits sustained full-screen XDR brightness, HDR content only. No duration stated.

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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/121554Read 10 October 20261600 nits peak, HDR content only, below 25 C (footnote 3).

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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 Max (16-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Chip section. The M4 Max comes in a 14-core CPU with 32-core GPU and a 16-core CPU with 40-core GPU. The stored product is the 16-core CPU, 40-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/121554Read 10 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 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	12	4.5
Efficiency	4	2.6

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Chip section lists the 16-core CPU as 12 performance and 4 efficiency cores. Clocks come from the Notebookcheck review.5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 12 x 4.5 GHz P-core, 4 x 2.6 GHz E-core. Base clocks are not published.

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.

165Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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.

3nm3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 10 October 2026M4 family is built on second-generation 3-nanometer technology.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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/121554Read 10 October 2026

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 Max 40-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Chip section. 40-core GPU goes with the 16-core CPU.

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.

48GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Memory section lists 48 GB as a configuration of the 16-core CPU. 48 GB is the base memory of the stored 16-core, 40-core model (EveryMac).

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

LPDDR5X4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac lists unified memory without the chip type. LPDDR5X-8533 comes from the Notebookcheck review.5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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.

8,533MT/s5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists LPDDR5X-8533 for the tested 48 GB unit.

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.

Soldered4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Unified memory, onboard, not upgradable.

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

128GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for the 16-core CPU configuration (128 GB). Not a post-purchase upgrade.

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.

1TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Storage section. 1 TB base for the stored configuration. Footnote: 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes. Drive model and PCIe generation are not published by Apple.

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/121554Read 10 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.

45Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review text: PCIe 4.0 SSD (Apple SSD AP1024Z, 1024 GB).

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.

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

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 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 5 / USB 4	3	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC UHS-II	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Charging and Expansion: three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack. Connector sides are not stored because the Apple tour page only captions the 14-inch side views. Symmetric 80 Gbps comes from the Intel source. Apple's up to 120 Gbps is the asymmetric Bandwidth Boost figure.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Lists HDMI 2.1 and an SDXC slot with UHS-II support.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 10 October 2026Thunderbolt 5 delivers 80 Gbps bidirectional. Bandwidth Boost up to 120 Gbps is a display mode and is not stored as the symmetric rate.

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.

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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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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 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 GHz10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 10 October 2026Apple lists 802.11ax at 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz for the 2024 16-inch MacBook Pro group. The 6 GHz band depends on the region.

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 0x43885Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 (Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3).

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/121554Read 10 October 2026

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

Cellular

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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)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026US keyboard has 78 keys. ISO has 79.

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

Scissor6Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-max-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Lists scissor switches for the 16-inch M4 Max.

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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/121554Read 10 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. Apple does not state the lighting colour or type.

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

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Apple lists a 78-key (US) keyboard with 12 function keys and an inverted-T arrow cluster. No numeric keypad is listed.

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.

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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/121554Read 10 October 2026Force Touch trackpad with pressure sensing. Treated as the haptic type.

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/121554Read 10 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.

No5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Pro and contra list: webcam without Face ID. Touch ID is the only biometric.

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.

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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/121554Read 10 October 2026

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/121554Read 10 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/121554Read 10 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.

99.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Footnote 17 states an actual rating of 99.6 Wh. The rounded 100 Wh headline is not stored.

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 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	21
Web browsing	14

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Apple model-level maxima for the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max: up to 21 hours video streaming and 14 hours wireless web. Apple tested August to October 2024 on preproduction systems with the 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB, 2 TB configuration. The stored 16-core, 40-core, 48 GB model was not the tested one. Wireless web browsed 25 websites over Wi-Fi. Streaming used 1080p Safari content over Wi-Fi. Display brightness eight clicks from the bottom, keyboard backlight off. Claims, not measurements. Battery life varies by use and configuration.

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.

140W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box. 140W USB-C Power Adapter.

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/121554Read 10 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.

30min8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 10 October 2026Apple fast-charge page and the in-the-box guide: the 140W adapter fast-charges the 16-inch MacBook Pro to about 50 percent in about 30 minutes. Timing varies by settings and conditions. Apple's test models listed there are not M4 Max.

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Cooling

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

25Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review text: cooling with two fans.

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 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 10 October 2026Modes: Low Power Mode, Automatic and High Power Mode. Automatic is the default. High Power Mode is available on 2024 or later MacBook Pro with a Pro or Max chip. No power limits are published.

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 button7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Touch ID sensor is built into the 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.

Software

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Operating system

macOS Sequoia4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Shipped with macOS 15.0 (Sequoia), with a prompt to update to 15.1 for Apple Intelligence.

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/121554Read 10 October 2026macOS.

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

178points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cinebench 2024 single core, 178 points. The review runs benchmarks in the default Automatic mode.

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

2,069points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cinebench 2024 multi core, 2069 points in High Performance mode. The Automatic run scored 2015 points.

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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.

3,880points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 single-core, Automatic 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.

25,760points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 multi-core, Automatic 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

5,061MB/s5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Blackmagic Disk Speed Test, 5 GB read 5060.9 MB/s. Write 6242.8 MB/s.

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 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	99
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	47.4
Total War: Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	56
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	Ultra (HBAO+)	Not available	107
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest (TAA)	Not available	129

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Native macOS titles at 1920 x 1080, preset as named in the review, Automatic mode. Cyberpunk 2077 with FSR off. Average fps only.

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 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Automatic	Idle	24.1
Automatic	Max load	42.2

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Measured at 15 cm with an Earthworks M23R. Ambient 24.1 dB(A). Idle 24.1 dB(A). Load in Automatic mode reaches about 42.2 dB(A). The 54.7 dB(A) stress-test peak is not stored because the review does not name its power mode.

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

42.2dB(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

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43dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

42.8°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Stress test, hottest point on the top. Automatic mode.

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

42.3°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Stress test, hottest point on the bottom. Automatic mode.

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

30.8°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Palm rest and touchpad area under load.

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 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	Automatic	17.97
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Automatic	6.75
Video playback	150	Automatic	21.75
Max load	Not available	Automatic	1.08

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review Wi-Fi test at 150 nits: 17 h 58 min. Wi-Fi test at maximum SDR brightness: 6 h 45 min. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p at 150 nits: 21 h 45 min. Full-brightness load test: 1 h 05 min. Automatic mode per the review's stated default.

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

17.97h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

10.8h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

21.75h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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

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

15.6W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Highest idle reading 15.6 W. Idle minimum 4.7 W, average 15.5 W.

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.

116.2W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra, 116.2 W average.

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.

143.7W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Load maximum 143.7 W, short peak with the 140 W adapter.

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.

50W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU multi-core load settles at about 50 W after a short 57 W burst in Automatic mode.

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.

2.149kg(4.7 lb)5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Tested unit: 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48 GB, 1 TB. Weighed 2.149 kg, power adapter 349 g.

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/121554Read 10 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

Gold13Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/MacBook_Pro_16-inch_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 6: MacBook Pro 16-inch achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 and is listed on the EPEAT Registry.

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.

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026In the Box. Polishing cloth only comes with the optional nano-texture display and is 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/121554Read 10 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.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. AppleCare is 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-in12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Carry-in to an Apple Store or authorized provider, or mail-in. No onsite service is listed.

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.

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1215541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 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/1215541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 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/157Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 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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Both are also in the API. Back to all laptops.