Dell Precision 7680 16″ (Precision) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16” (M5)

Dell Precision 7680 Laptop, NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada 8GB, i7-13850HX, 64GB DDR5 | 16" FHD+ Mobile Workstation, 2TB SSD, Intel 20-Core > Ultra 9 185H, Dell Pro Max, Engineer, Creator, Designer, Win 11 Pro

POWERFUL FOR CREATIVITY - The Dell Precision 7000 series stand at the top of the Precision lineup, delivering higher performance and expandability than the 3000 and 5000 series for demanding professional workloads. As a flagship model, the Precision 7680 showcases Dell’s high‑end workstation design with powerful, scalable capabilities, aligned with the evolution of the Dell Pro Max series. Equipped with an NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada 8GB GPU, it delivers the performance and stability required for professionals in design, architecture and photography.

HIGH PERFORMANCE - Powered by Intel Core i7-13850HX vPro Processor for superior efficiency and speed, 64GB DDR5 CAMM RAM and 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD for seamless multitasking and fast storage. CAMM was designed specifically to overcome the performance limits of SODIMM while reducing both Z height and routing traces on the PCB to ultimately allow for laptops with both faster RAM and thinner profiles.

CRISP DISPLAY - 16" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) Anti-Glare 45% NTSC display delivers crisp visuals, supported by the ability to connect 4 external monitors via HDMI, USB-C and Thunderbolt ports at 4K (3840x2160) @60Hz (without docking station). A built‑in 1080p FHD webcam with privacy shutter ensures clear, reliable video calls.

VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY - Equipped with two Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), and an Audio combo jack for flexible connections. With Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5, ensuring fast wireless connectivity and compatibility with a wide range of peripherals. A full-size keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad boosts productivity.

OPERATING SYSTEM - Windows 11 Pro 64‑bit, with AI‑powered Copilot, offers intelligent assistance to streamline complex professional workflows, enhance productivity, and support advanced multitasking across demanding applications. Built for workstation‑class computing, it delivers enterprise‑grade security and IT manageability.

BUILT FOR ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL WORKFLOWS - Ideal for architects, engineers, creative professionals, data analysts, developers, and technical users handling demanding tasks such as CAD design, 3D rendering, simulation, software development, video editing, and content creation. ISV certifications ensure dependable compatibility with professional applications, while MIL‑STD‑810H testing supports durability and reliability across office, studio, and on‑site work environments.

DISCLOSURE - Computer has been resealed to upgrade the SSD. Three-year warranty from Issaquah Highlands Tech on upgraded SSD. Dell provides Support for remaining components until March 2029.

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Apple 2026 MacBook Pro Laptop with Apple M5 Pro chip with 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU: Built for AI, 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display, 48GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7; Space Black

FAST RUNS IN THE FAMILY — The 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro or M5 Max chip brings next-generation speed and powerful on-device AI to personal, professional, and creative tasks. With all-day battery life, double the starting storage,* and a breathtaking Liquid Retina XDR display, it’s pro in every way.*

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 from your Mac, or use your Mac to answer FaceTime calls.*

BRILLIANT PRO DISPLAY — The 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display features 1600 nits peak brightness,* 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.

* LEGAL DISCLAIMERS — This is a summary of the main product features. See below to learn more.

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