The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with the M1 Pro chip is more expensive but offers better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering work, greater storage, and a longer battery life. While not as portable due to its size and weight, it also features a larger, higher-resolution Mini LED display, more RAM, and excellent build quality. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 is less costly, lighter, and more portable with a touchscreen and is suitable for general use. It has less battery life and performance power compared to the MacBook Pro, making it more suited for everyday tasks rather than heavy workloads. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)
Excellent for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
9.0/10
7.8/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is excellent for general use, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) excels for general use due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality Mini LED screen offering excellent color accuracy, brightness, and contrast, complemented by a large battery yielding long life and good speaker quality, but is less portable due to its weight and size. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, while still performing well with a capable CPU and good screen, is lighter and more portable, offers more storage and versatile 2-in-1 convertible functionality, but falls short with a lower-quality IPS display, half the RAM, and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.3/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
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 (2021) is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is equipped with a GPU designed by Apple and a high screen refresh rate, which benefits 3D applications, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 has the AMD Vega 8 GPU integrated into the processor, and a standard screen refresh rate, making it less optimal for gaming and 3D tasks. However, the macOS on the MacBook may not support many popular games, which could make the Windows-based Dell Inspiron a more suitable option for gaming despite its lower performance.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) eclipses the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, more powerful GPU, and a higher-resolution Mini LED screen for crisp and accurate color representation, which is vital for design work. While the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is lighter and thus more portable, it falls short with a less powerful processor and GPU, and its screen quality doesn't match the MacBook's, making it less ideal for demanding engineering tasks and professional design work, although its lower weight and convertible design offer added versatility for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.9/10
7.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good for software development, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
9.4/10
6.1/10
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro 16's high-resolution Retina display offers a wide color gamut and exceptional brightness, which enhances the visual experience for both everyday tasks and color-sensitive engineering work. However, its standard refresh rate isn't ideal for 3D applications, where smoother motion is crucial. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 14 offers fair visual performance adequate for daily and professional tasks, but its lower quality display doesn't fully meet the high refresh rate demands of gaming and 3D content.
Battery
17.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has best in class build quality, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,949
$779
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has a price of $1,949 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 costs $779.
"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."
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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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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