# dell

Dell XPS 14 (2026, Panther Lake) vs MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro: Which $2,000+ Laptop Actually Saves You Money?

The Dell XPS 14 (2026) with Intel Panther Lake starts at $1,599.99; the MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro starts at $2,199. Both deliver 14-inch premium performance, but the battery, repair, and resale stories diverge. Here is the cost-per-year view.

MacBook Pro 14 (M5, 2026) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026): Which Premium Laptop Actually Saves You Money?

Comparing the 2026 Apple MacBook Pro 14 with M5 and the Dell XPS 16. Both start above $1,500, but their silicon, repair story, and resale value diverge sharply. Here is the cost-per-year view.