Dell Pro Max 14 vs Gigabyte G6X 2024 Comparison

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Dell Pro Max 14 vs Gigabyte G6X 2024 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Pro Max 14 and G6X 2024, two laptops from Dell and Gigabyte. Dell Pro Max 14 was introduced to market in March 2025 and Gigabyte G6X 2024 was launched in January 2024. There is 14 months difference between Pro Max 14 and G6X 2024 so it would still give an advantage to younger Pro Max 14.

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Pro Max 14 and G6X 2024 are members of Gigabyte's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell 16 Premium	June 2025	16.3"	358.18 x 240.05 x 18.7 mm	2.07 kg (4.56 lbs)
Dell 15	June 2025	15.6"	358.5 x 235.6 x 16.96-18.99 mm	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Dell Pro 14 Plus 2-in-1	June 2025	14.0"	313.5 x 224 x 19.92-20.25 mm	1.59 kg (3.51 lbs)
Dell 16	June 2025	16.0"	356.78 x 249.52 x 16.18-19.05 mm	1.98 kg (4.37 lbs)
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora	May 2025	16.0"	356.98 x 265.43 x 15.2-22.7 mm	2.49 kg (5.49 lbs)
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora	May 2025	16.0"	356.98 x 265.43 x 19.2-23.4 mm	2.57 kg (5.67 lbs)
Dell Pro Max 14	March 2025	14.0"	313 x 227.3 x 14.79-18.9 mm	1.83 kg (4.04 lbs)
Dell Pro Max 16	March 2025	16.0"	358 x 256 x 15.08-19.08 mm	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Pro Max 14 and Gigabyte G6X 2024 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Pro Max 14 Key Specs

Launched in March 2025
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H,Intel Core Ultra 5 235H,Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 7 265H
GPU: Intel Arc 130T
16GB,32GB,64GB Ram
313 x 227.3 x 14.79-18.9 mm (12.32 x 8.95 x 0.58-0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.83 kg (4.04 lbs)

Gigabyte G6X 2024 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13650HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
361 x 259 x 25.1-28.9 mm (14.21 x 10.2 x 0.99-1.14 inches)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Pro Max 14 and G6X 2024 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Pro Max 14 over Gigabyte G6X 2024

Weight	1.83 kg vs 2.50 kg	0.67 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.9% vs ~79.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.8 mm vs 8.2 mm	2.4 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Right, Bottom	Flexible cable positions
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	Better Sound capture
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Reasons to choose Gigabyte G6X 2024 over Dell Pro Max 14

Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.6 TFLOPS vs 3.9 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	12.1 x 8.34 cm vs 12.5 x 7.3 cm

Common Strengths of Gigabyte G6X 2024 and Dell Pro Max 14

Launch Dates	March 2025 vs January 2024	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
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 Gigabyte G6X 2024 and Dell Pro Max 14

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Dell Pro Max 14 vs Gigabyte G6X 2024: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Pro Max 14 and the Gigabyte G6X 2024.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.83 kg (4.04 lbs)	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Surface Area	711 cm2 (110.3 inches2)	935 cm2 (144.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.9%	~79.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~8.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray

Comparison of the Dell Pro Max 14 and the Gigabyte G6X 2024 External Dimensions

Weight

Pro Max 14 weighs 1.83 kg (4.04 lbs), whereas the G6X 2024 weighs 2.5 kg (5.51 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

Dell Pro Max 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Gigabyte G6X 2024

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

Dell Pro Max 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Gigabyte G6X 2024

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

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 Dell Pro Max 14 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Gigabyte G6X 2024 is 0.16 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 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

Dell Pro Max 14 vs Gigabyte G6X 2024: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Intel Core Ultra 5 235H Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Intel Core Ultra 7 265H	Intel Core i7 13650HX
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz	2.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Number of Cores	14 (4P + 8E)	14 (6P + 8E)
Number of Threads	14	20
L3 Cache	18 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics 130T	Intel UHD Graphics (16EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	10 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 Dell Pro Max 14 and Gigabyte G6X 2024.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i7 13650HX ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc 130T	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1455 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1755 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	35 W	50 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Speed	7.47 Gbps	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	896	2560
TMUs	56	80
ROPs	28	48

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. Dell Pro Max 14 has a FLOPS value of 3.9 TFLOPS whereas the Gigabyte G6X 2024 ' has a FLOPS value of 8.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Gigabyte G6X 2024 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x16 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Pro Max 14 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the G6X 2024's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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	Dell Pro Max 14	Gigabyte G6X (2024)
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.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.	✖ 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 Wh	73 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Right, Bottom
Charge Power	100 / 130 W	180 W
Voltage	15.6 V

On the other hand, the G6X 2024 features a higher battery capacity of 73 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Pro Max 14's 72 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell Pro Max 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Gigabyte G6X 2024

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
The G6X 2024 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Pro Max 14's storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

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.

Dell Pro Max 14 vs Gigabyte G6X 2024: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Pro Max 14 and Gigabyte G6X 2024 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. Pro Max 14 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, G6X 2024 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Pro Max 14 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the G6X 2024's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Pro Max 14 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Pro Max 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Gigabyte G6X 2024

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
The G6X 2024 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Dell Pro Max 14 vs Gigabyte G6X 2024 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Pro Max 14 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to G6X 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
Both Pro Max 14 and G6X 2024 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Pro Max 14 and G6X 2024 have USB Type-C ports. Pro Max 14 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while G6X 2024 has 2x USB 3.2 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
Pro Max 14 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. G6X 2024 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Pro Max 14 and G6X 2024 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
Neither Pro Max 14 nor G6X 2024 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Pro Max 14 and G6X 2024 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)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes