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Apple MacBook Pro · M1 · 8 GB vs Dell Laptop · Core i7 12700H · 16 GB

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Apple MacBook Pro · M1 · 8 GB scores higher (63/100 vs 62). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: not scored for both.
  • Smart: not scored for both.
  • Premium: not scored for both.

By use

  • Work: office apps, multitasking, editing: Dell Laptop · Core i7 12700H · 16 GB (100 vs 59).
  • Playing 3D games: Dell Laptop · Core i7 12700H · 16 GB (6), the only one of the two scored.
  • Taking it everywhere: as light as possible: Apple MacBook Pro · M1 · 8 GB (67), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Apple MacBook Pro · M1 · 8 GB (100), the only one of the two scored.

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionApple MacBook Pro · M1 · 8 GBDell Laptop · Core i7 12700H · 16 GB
Overall score63/10062/100
Processor59/100100/100
Battery≈ 100/100not measured
Working memory (RAM)33/100100/100
Weight67/100not measured
Graphicsnot measured6/100
New price checkednot measurednot measured

How these scores are calculated

Apple MacBook Pro · M1 · 8 GB sheet → Dell Laptop · Core i7 12700H · 16 GB sheet →