The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) offers higher performance and better display quality, making it an excellent choice for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, or machine learning. Its premium build and longer battery life cater well to professionals who require a powerful, reliable machine for demanding workloads. However, this comes with a higher cost and less portability due to its weight.
On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 comes at a lower price point and is more portable, ideal for general use and carrying around easily. While it can handle everyday tasks effectively and offers good value, it might struggle with more intensive applications and does not match the MacBook Pro's performance, display, or battery life. Consequently, it's more suitable for users with modest computing needs and a tighter budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Excellent for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Excellent 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 Inspiron 14 5425
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
9.1/10
7.7/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) offers a higher quality CPU and screen, with better resolution and brightness, contributing to an excellent experience for general use, while also providing longer battery life but at the expense of being heavier and thus less portable than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, while still good for general use with the same amount of RAM and a capable processor, compromises on screen quality and battery life but wins on portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.2/10
5.8/10
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 (2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) with its more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate offers superior performance for 3D applications compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, which has a modest integrated GPU and a standard refresh rate suitable for casual gaming but may not run many popular games due to MacOS compatibility issues. The Dell's lower specifications, however, make it more budget-friendly for those who prioritize cost over high-end 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
5.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023), with its superior Apple M2 Pro processor, more powerful integrated GPU, and high-resolution Mini LED display, offers greater performance and screen quality, which are very important for engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, while still offering good performance for engineering and design with its AMD Ryzen processor and ample RAM, falls short in GPU capabilities and screen quality, but it gains points for better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight.
Content Creation
9.1/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
9.3/10
6.3/10
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
487.0 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.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 offers a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and color accuracy, making it ideal for tasks in general use and engineering and design where clarity and color representation are crucial. However, its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications, where smoother visuals are key. The Dell Inspiron 14 provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and some professional work, but it lacks the color range demanded by high-end design work and the fast refresh rate sought by gaming and 3D modeling enthusiasts.
Battery
17.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 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 Inspiron 14 5425 has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,423
$479
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has a price of $2,423 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs $479.
"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."
"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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