Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro vs Dell G15 Gaming (2024)
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro and Dell G15 Gaming (2024) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Dell G15 Gaming (2024) is the cheaper of the two at $1,099 versus $1,999, a difference of about $900. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro stands out for m5 pro: 18-core cpu with super cores, 4x ai performance vs m4, while Dell G15 Gaming (2024) is praised for rtx 4060 laptop gpu at a competitive $1,099 price point. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro if…
- →M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- →Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- →Up to 24 hours battery life
Buy the Dell G15 Gaming (2024) if…
- →RTX 4060 Laptop GPU at a competitive $1,099 price point
- →86 Wh battery is generous for a budget gaming laptop
- →165Hz display is smooth for competitive shooters
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro
Pros
- M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- Up to 24 hours battery life
- Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip
- Starts at 1TB storage
Cons
- $1999 starting price
- No touchscreen
- Non-upgradable RAM and storage
Dell G15 Gaming (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4060 Laptop GPU at a competitive $1,099 price point
- 86 Wh battery is generous for a budget gaming laptop
- 165Hz display is smooth for competitive shooters
- 14th-gen i7 HX processor handles both gaming and productivity
- Dual M.2 slots allow easy storage expansion
Cons
- All-plastic build feels cheap and creaks under pressure
- FHD resolution on a 15.6-inch panel looks grainy up close
- 5.63 lbs is heavy for daily campus carry
- Speakers are weak and tinny
- Fan noise is loud under gaming loads
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro | Dell G15 Gaming (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg) |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Plastic |
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 22.1 x 1.55 cm | 14.2 x 10.4 x 1.05 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | — |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 86 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 165Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 16 cores (8P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) | Intel Core i7-14650HX (14th Gen) |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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