Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 vs Dell Pro 14 Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 vs Dell Pro 14 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and Pro 14, two laptops from Apple and Dell. Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 was introduced to market in October 2024 and Dell Pro 14 was launched in January 2025. There is only 3 months difference between MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and Pro 14 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and Dell Pro 14 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 Key Specs

Launched in October 2024
14.2" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Apple M4 (10-Core)
GPU: Apple M4 GPU (10-Core)
16GB Ram
312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 inches)
Weight: 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)

Dell Pro 14 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
GPU: Intel Arc 130V
16GB Ram
311.2 x 216.7 x 16.38-17.95 mm (12.25 x 8.53 x 0.64-0.71 inches)
Weight: 1.14 kg (2.51 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and Pro 14 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 over Dell Pro 14

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~84.6% vs ~84.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	3.4 mm vs 4.8 mm	1.4 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14.2 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 800:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	254 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3024 x 1964 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	1000 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	4.6 TFLOPS vs 3.3 TFLOPS	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	13.2 x 8.1 cm vs 12.5 x 7.5 cm

Reasons to choose Dell Pro 14 over Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024

Weight	1.14 kg vs 1.55 kg	0.41 kg lighter
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	Easily increase the Storage when needed
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera

Common Strengths of Dell Pro 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024

Launch Dates	October 2024 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left, Right	Flexible charging positions
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Pro 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 vs Dell Pro 14: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and the Dell Pro 14.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)	1.14 kg (2.51 lbs)
Surface Area	691 cm2 (107.2 inches2)	674 cm2 (104.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~84.6%	~84.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~3.4 mm	~4.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.08 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.176 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver	Black

Comparison of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and the Dell Pro 14 External Dimensions

Weight

MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 weighs 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs), whereas the Pro 14 weighs 1.14 kg (2.51 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 1.55 kg

Dell Pro 14 1.14 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 15.50 mm

Dell Pro 14 17.95 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Pro 14 is 0.08 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 vs Dell Pro 14: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Apple M4 (10-Core) Apple M4 Pro (12-Core) Apple M4 Pro (14-Core) Apple M4 Max (14-Core) Apple M4 Max (16-Core)	Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Intel Core Ultra 5 238V Intel Core Ultra 7 266V Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
Base Frequency	4.41 GHz	2.1 GHz
Number of Cores	10 (4P + 6E)	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	10	8
Integrated GPU	Apple M4 GPU (10-core)	Intel Arc Graphics 130V
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	3 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and Dell Pro 14.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Apple M4 (10-Core)

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 236V

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Apple M4 GPU (10-Core)	Intel Arc 130V
Base Clock Frequency	500 MHz	600 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1800 MHz	1850 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	4.6 TFLOPS	3.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	128 bit
Memory Speed	7.5 Gbps	8.53 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	1280	896
TMUs	80
ROPs	40

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 has a FLOPS value of 4.6 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Pro 14 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 24GB 32GB 36GB 48GB 64GB 128GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	GB	1x16 GB
RAM Clock	7500 MHz	8533 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	Custom	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and the Pro 14, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024)	Dell Pro 14
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	72.4 Wh	40 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left, Right
Charge Power	70 / 96 W	60 / 65 / 100 W
Cable Length	2 meters

Moreover, the MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 boasts a larger battery capacity of 72 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Pro 14's40 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 72 Wh

Dell Pro 14 40 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 8 TB, the MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Pro 14's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	No	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 vs Dell Pro 14: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and Dell Pro 14 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 has a display size of 14.2".On the other hand, Pro 14 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 is 585cm² / 91inch² whereas the Pro 14's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 features a higher pixel density with 254 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 254 ppi

Dell Pro 14 162 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 offers a higher maximum brightness of 1000 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 1000 nits

Dell Pro 14 300 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 vs Dell Pro 14 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Pro 14 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Pro 14 is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 does not have USB-A ports.
Both MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and Pro 14 have USB Type-C ports. MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Pro 14 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and Pro 14 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and Pro 14 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Pro 14 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both MacBook Pro 14 M4, 2024 and Pro 14 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No