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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro) vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
Get the MacBook Pro. Far more powerful, about six hours more battery, plus HDMI and an SD slot. The Dell XPS 14 is thinner, lighter and much cheaper, and quick for everyday work.
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Which one is for you?
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
Pro video, music or photo work, HDMI and an SD slot, battery above all? The MacBook Pro.
Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro) worth it?Dell XPS 14
Windows, a lighter laptop, office apps and browsing? Then it's the XPS 14.
Is the Dell XPS 14 (2026) worth it?Key differences
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)Dell XPS 14
Performance
M5 Pro, far faster for video and code✓
Quick for everyday work
Battery in tests
About 18 hours✓
About 12 hours
Ports
Three Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SD card✓
Three USB-C
Screen
120Hz Mini LED
2.8K OLED touch option
Weight
About 1.6kg
About 1.36kg✓
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Expert Reviews, TechRadar: MacBook Pro 14, Expert Reviews: MacBook Pro 16, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide