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MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Updated January 10, 2024·

When choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the Dell Precision 5470, consider your usage needs and budget. The MacBook Pro offers a longer battery life, lighter weight, and silent operation due to its fanless design; however, it has fewer ports and is typically less expensive. The Precision 5470 has a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it better for intensive engineering tasks and 3D/machine learning, with the added benefit of having more ports including Thunderbolt 4 and the ability to upgrade RAM and storage. It's pricier and slightly heavier, which may affect portability. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Best in class battery life
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
  • The Dell Precision 5470 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022).

Key differences

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Screen Quality

7.6
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Precision 5470
7.3
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, and engineering and design.

Battery

20.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Precision 5470
9.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Precision 5470
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality.

Cost

$1,219
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Precision 5470
$1,669
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Precision 5470
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Precision 5470
6.7
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Precision 5470
7.8
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Precision 5470 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.9
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Precision 5470
7.8
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.8
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Precision 5470
7.7
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for software development.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Precision 5470
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Dell Precision 5470 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the Dell Precision 5470 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)Dell Precision 5470
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)Dell Precision 5470

GENERAL

Price
$1,219
$1,669
Release Date
June 1, 2022May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61''12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74''
Weight
3 lbs3.26 lbs
Width
11.97"12.22"
Depth
8.36"8.27"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2Intel i7-12700H
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
00
Storage
256 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
20 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
58.2 Wh72 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.3"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
497 nits500 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/108.5/10
Portability Score
8.9/108.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesYes
Fan Noise Score
10/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/109.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
00
USB-C ports
24
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
14
Thunderbolt Version
34

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)

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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."

Dell Precision 5470

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PCMag

Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."

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About Apple

Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.

About Dell

Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.

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