Apple MacBook Pro 16″ (Z1MZ001AM) vs Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17)
Comparison summary
- Dell Precision 7780 17″ is hands-down better laptop however Pro offers better value.
- Pro comes with macOS and Precision 7780 with Windows 11 Pro.
- Pro has a higher resolution screen (6k).
- Precision 7780 features a bigger display. For carrying Precision 7780 is lighter.
- Precision 7780 features more memory.
- Pro has a bigger SSD.
Apple MacBook Pro 16″ (Z1MZ001AM)
Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17)
Compare specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 16″ (Z1MZ001AM) | Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| - | Intel Core i9-13950HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 128gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | RTX 4000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 16.2″ | 17.3″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 6k (6016 x 3384 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.43 lbs (3.37 kg) | 5 lbs (2.27 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.67 x 10.44 x 1.03 inches | |
| (39.8 x 26.52 x 2.62 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 13, 2026 | September 14, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,529.00 | $5,950.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,529.00 | $5,950.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Compare Apple MacBook Pro 16″ / Dell Precision 7780 17″ vs other Macbooks:
Apple MacBook Pro 16″ (Z1MZ001AM) summary
Apple MacBook Pro is a laptop released in 2026. It is quite bulky at 7.43 lbs (3.37 kg). 6k resolution is great for the 16″ display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is reasonable.
Apple MacBook Pro Laptop with M5 Max, 18‑core CPU, 40‑core GPU: 16.2-inch Display with Nano-Texture Glass, 64GB Unified Memory, 2TB SSD Storage; Space Black
BUCKLE UP—Along with a next-generation CPU, faster unified memory, and up to 2x faster SSD storage, M5 Pro and M5 Max feature a more powerful GPU with a Neural Accelerator built into each core, delivering faster AI performance and on-device training capabilities. So you can blaze through demanding workloads at mind-bending speeds.
BUILT FOR AI—Apple silicon, and every major component that powers it, is designed to run demanding on-device AI workloads like LLM inference and training. And Apple Intelligence helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly with groundbreaking privacy protections at every step.
ALL-DAY BATTERY LIFE—MacBook Pro delivers the same exceptional performance whether it’s running on battery or plugged in.
MACOS RUNS APPS FAST—All your go-to apps run lightning fast in macOS, including built-in apps like FaceTime and Messages. Plus, built-in virus protection and free software updates help keep your Mac running smoothly and securely.
IF YOU LOVE IPHONE, YOU’LL LOVE MAC—Mac works like magic with your other Apple devices. View and control what’s on your iPhone from your Mac with iPhone Mirroring. Copy something on iPhone and paste it on Mac. Send texts with Messages or use your Mac to answer FaceTime calls.
BRILLIANT PRO DISPLAY—The 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display features 1600 nits peak brightness, up to 1000 nits sustained brightness, and 1,000,000:1 contrast.
ADVANCED CAMERA AND AUDIO—Stay perfectly framed and sound great with a 12MP Center Stage camera, three studio-quality mics, and six speakers with Spatial Audio and support for Dolby Atmos.
CONNECT IT ALL—Features three Thunderbolt 5 ports, a MagSafe 3 charging port, SDXC card slot, HDMI port, headphone jack, and the Apple-designed N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. And supports up to three external displays with M5 Pro, or up to four with M5 Max.
ASIN: B0GV53HBZ5
Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17) summary
Dell Precision 7780 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, however a good amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX 4000 Ada Generation graphics card that is underwhelming for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Full HD resolution is underwhelming for the 17″ screen. Your 500gb SSD storage is not as much as competitors. It is very easy to carry at only 5 lbs (2.27 kg).
Dell Precision 7780 Mobile Workstation - 17.3" FHD 500-nits Display - Intel Core i9-13950HX 24-Core (13th Gen) - 512GB SSD - 128GB DDR5 RAM - NV RTX 4000 ADA (12GB GDDR6) - Windows 11 pro
Dell 17.3" Mobile Precision 7780 Laptop - NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation 12GB GDDR6
Intel Core 13th Generation i9-13950HX Processor (24 Core, Up to 5.50GHz, 36MB Cache, 55W)-Intel vPro Enterprise Technology Enabled
17 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Wide View Angle Anti-Glare 60Hz 500-nits 99% DCI-P3 ComfortView Plus Low Blue Light Non-Touch Display
128GB Up to 5600MHz DDR5 Non-ECC CAMM Module - 512GB PCIe M.2 NVMe Gen 4 Class 40 Solid State Drive -Single Pointing Palmrest with Contacted SmartCard Reader,without Fingerprint Reader and NFC
Windows 11 Pro - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth - 6-Cell, 93 WHr Lithium Ion Battery - FHD IR Camera with Shutter, ExpressSign-In, Intelligent Privacy and Microphone-US English Backlit Keyboard
ASIN: B0CD65JNYV