MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Max, Early 2023) vs XPS 17 (9720, Mid 2022) Full Specs
CPU | CPU |
GPU | GPU |
Memory | Memory |
Storage | Storage |
Display 14.2" LCD IPS Mini-LED3024x1964 1600Nits 120Hz Glossy AR | Display |
Price $2,899 | Price $2,050 |
CPU iGPU Storage Storage Memory Memory Chipset TB4 TB4 TB4 TB4 Audio SD Card |
12 Cores(8P+4E) 12 Threads 3.69GHz | 12 Cores(4P+8E) 16 Threads 2.5GHz |
3,840 Shaders 1.4GHz | 640 Shaders 1.3GHz |
2x SO-DIMM |
3GB/s Read 3.1GB/s Write | 6.6GB/s Read 3.6GB/s Write |
2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 |
14.2" LCD IPS Mini-LED3024x1964 1600Nits 120Hz Glossy AR | |
Panel & HDR LCD IPS
HDR | Panel & HDR LCD IPS |
Area & Aspect Ratio 91.86 in²
15.5:10 | Area & Aspect Ratio 129.9 in²
16:10 |
Brightness 1000 nits
1600 nits Peak | Brightness 500 nits
500 nits Peak |
Refresh & VRR 120Hz
Variable Refresh | Refresh & VRR 60Hz |
Response Time 58 ms | Response Time 50 ms |
Resolution 3024x1964
5.9M Pixels
254 ppi | Resolution 1920x1200
2.3M Pixels
133 ppi |
Backlight & Contrast Mini-LED
2K zones
1M:1 contrast | Backlight & Contrast LED
1.6K:1 contrast |
Viewing Angles 178° H
178° V | Viewing Angles 178° H
178° V |
Color Depth 10-bit | Color Depth 8-bit |
Color Coverage 100% sRGB
99% DCI-P3 | Color Coverage 100% sRGB
77% DCI-P3 |
Coating & Lamination Glossy AR | Coating & Lamination Matte AR |
Touchscreen No | Touchscreen No |
Border Size 3.5 mm (0.14") | Border Size 4 mm (0.16") |
Up to 12 hours | Up to 9 hours |
Charge Time 0-50%: 30 min | Charge Time - |
70Wh 6110mAh 11.46V Lithium-Ion Polymer | 97Wh 8509mAh 11.4V Lithium-Ion |
Data 3x Thunderbolt 4 | Data 4x Thunderbolt 4 |
Video 1x HDMI 2.1 | Video - |
Audio 1x Audio Jack | Audio 1x Audio Jack |
Card Slots 1x SDXC Card UHS-II | Card Slots 1x SDXC Card UHS-II |
Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 |
Charger 96W USB-C | Charger 130W USB-C |
Max Power Draw 95.8W | Max Power Draw 136W |
Output 96W
20.50V
4.68A | Output 130W
20.00V
6.50A |
Input 1.50A | Input 1.80A |
Protocol & Port USB-C | Protocol & Port USB-C |
USB-PD 3.00A 5V (15W)
3.00A 9V (27W)
3.00A 15V (45W)
4.70A 20V (94W) | USB-PD 1.00A 5V (5W)
4.50A 20V (90W) |
Speakers 6 | Speakers 4 |
Microphones 3 | Microphones 2 |
Keyboard 78% Scissor Backlit | Keyboard 79% Scissor Backlit |
Trackpad Force Touch Glass | Trackpad Multi-Touch Clickpad Glass |
Biometrics - Fingerprint | Biometrics Face ID Fingerprint |
Launch OS macOS 13 Ventura | Launch OS Windows 11 |
Build Material Aluminum | Build Material Aluminum |
Weight Option - | Weight Option |
Height 15.5 mm (0.61")Width 312.6 mm (12.31")Depth 221.2 mm (8.71") | Height 19.5 mm (0.77")Width 374.5 mm (14.74")Depth 248.1 mm (9.77") |
Weight 1.63 kg | Weight 2.21 kg |
Weight + Charger 1.92 kg | Weight + Charger 2.69 kg |
Volume 1.0718 L | Volume 1.8112 L |
Fans 2 | Fans 2 |
Release Date 2023-01-17 | Release Date 2022-08-16 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description M2 Max, Early 2023 | Description 9720, Mid 2022 |
Model ID Mac14,5 | Model ID - |
Model Number 1 A2779 | Model Number 1 9720 |
Model Number 2 EMC 8102 | Model Number 2 - |