Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Dell Latitude 7455 (2 tied) — including overall score (8.1/10 vs 6.1/10).
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: our verdict
Latitude is built for professionals who value a refined design and a comfortable, responsive keyboard above all else. If you demand top-tier performance, battery life, or a higher-resolution Mini LED panel, this is not the right fit.
MacBook Pro is built for users who demand top-tier performance, battery life, and a stunning 3024 x 1964 resolution Mini LED display—ideal for creative professionals, power users, and anyone who values a premium screen and long unplugged sessions. The thicker, heavier build at 1.6 kg makes it the bulkier laptop to carry daily.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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 Dell Latitude 7455
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.1/10 | 6.1/10 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Dell Latitude 7455
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.7/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.44 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 15.64 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black, Silver | Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 314 x 223.75 x 14.69-15.64 mm 12.36 x 8.81 x 0.58-0.62 inches |
| Footprint | 691 cm2 (107.2 inches2) | 703 cm2 (108.9 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 13.2 x 8.1 cm | 11.5 x 8.0 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Dell Latitude 7455
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1158 | 819 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 206 | 105 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 17581 | 12842 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 4169 | 2317 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Dell Latitude 7455
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 10 |
| CPU | Apple M5 (10-Core) | Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 10 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.61 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M5 (10-Core) Apple M5 Pro (15-Core) Apple M5 Pro (18-Core) Apple M5 Max (32-сore) Apple M5 Max (40-сore) | X1P-64-100 X1E-80-100 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Dell Latitude 7455
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 4.1 TFLOPS | 3.8 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-core) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | — | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1620 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 80 W |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-85 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Dell Latitude 7455
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 9600 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB|36GB|48GB|64GB|128GB | 16GB|32GB |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Dell Latitude 7455
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1 TB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
|
Dell Latitude 7455
|
|---|---|---|
| Display score | 8.8/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Display size | 14.2 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 216 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Display type | Mini LED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000000:1 | 1000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 35 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.6% | ~80.9% |
| Side bezels | 3.4 mm | 6.3 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 135° | 180° |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Dell Latitude 7455
|
|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Charging speed | 70 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | — | 11.4 V |
| Full charge time | 1:30 hr | — |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Dell Latitude 7455
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 8.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A ports | No | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 3x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Dell Latitude 7455
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 4.2 (4 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 4.0 |
| Audio chip | — | Qualcomm WCD9385 |
| Speaker loudness | ~83.1 dB | — |
| Speaker power | — | 4x2W |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Dell Latitude 7455
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Latitude 7455: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Dell Latitude 7455
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
- Overall score: 8.1/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- Performance score: 8.1/10 (vs 6.4/10)
- Battery score: 8.6/10 (vs 7.5/10)
- Display score: 8.8/10 (vs 4.9/10)
- Connectivity score: 8.9/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1158 (vs 819)
- Cinebench (single-core): 206 (vs 105)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 17581 (vs 12842)
- Geekbench (single-core): 4169 (vs 2317)
- GPU compute: 4.1 TFLOPS (vs 3.8 TFLOPS)
- Storage: 1024 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Display size: 14.2 in (vs 14 in)
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Brightness: 1000 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Pixel density: 254 ppi (vs 216 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 72.4 Wh (vs 54 Wh)
- Charging speed: 70 W (vs 65 W)
- Thickness: 15.5 mm (vs 15.64 mm)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4)
- HDMI port
- Dolby Atmos
Dell Latitude 7455
- Portability score: 8.8/10 (vs 8.7/10)
- Storage upgradable
- Touchscreen
- Weight: 1.44 kg (vs 1.6 kg)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Facial recognition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 or the Dell Latitude 7455?
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Dell Latitude 7455 (2 tied) — including overall score (8.1/10 vs 6.1/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 or the Dell Latitude 7455?
The Dell Latitude 7455 costs around $1599, $100 less than the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 at around $1699.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 and the Dell Latitude 7455?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (8.1/10 on the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs 6.1/10); performance score (8.1/10 on the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs 6.4/10); battery score (8.6/10 on the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs 7.5/10).