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MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
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Updated January 12, 2024·

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) provides a larger, high-quality display and robust performance, making it suitable for tasks like video editing, graphic design, and music production. It typically offers an excellent build quality and a higher-end look and feel. On the downside, it's bulkier and heavier, which makes it less portable, and also it tends to be locked into the Apple ecosystem which can be limiting if you rely on certain Windows-specific software. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, being more compact, emphasizes portability and convenience, and it's likely running Windows, which might be preferable for compatibility with a wider range of software, especially if you're using it for business or engineering applications that require certain Windows-only programs. However, it might have less powerful hardware compared to the MacBook Pro, so it could be slower in performance-intensive tasks. If you are looking for a laptop for general use and value portability and broader software compatibility, the Dell Inspiron could be the better choice. If you're focused more on performance for creative work and can accept less portability, the MacBook Pro could be a better fit, despite being somewhat less expensive in this case. Keep in mind that comparing the exact specifications like CPU, RAM, storage, and graphics will provide a clearer picture of their relative performance. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good overall display quality
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
  • Very good portability

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.5
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 14 5425
7.0
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for engineering and design, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

7.8
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 14 5425
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 14 5425
7.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has good build quality.

Cost

$540
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 14 5425
$479
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The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs $479.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 14 5425
7.7
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.4
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 14 5425
6.2
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

8.0
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 14 5425
7.5
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.

Software Development

7.9
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 14 5425
7.5
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for software development.

Battery

12.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 14 5425
12.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 14 5425
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 5425 to have very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)Dell Inspiron 14 5425
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)Dell Inspiron 14 5425

GENERAL

Price
$540
$479
Release Date
October 1, 2019May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64''12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75''
Weight
4.3 lbs3.4 lbs
Width
14.09"12.36"
Depth
9.68"8.96"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-9750HAMD Ryzen 7 5825U
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
12 Hours12 Hours
Battery Capacity
100 Wh54 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
3072 x 19201920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
477 nits279 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107/10
Portability Score
7.7/108.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/107.5/10
Webcam
720P1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
41
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
42
Thunderbolt Version
3N/A

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)

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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."

Dell Inspiron 14 5425

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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full load."

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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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