When comparing the contrast ratio of the MacBook Pro M4 to the Dell XPS 15, there are notable differences based on the display technologies used.
The MacBook Pro M4 features a Liquid Retina XDR display with a contrast ratio of approximately 1,000,000:1, which is significantly higher than most traditional displays. This high contrast ratio is achieved through the use of Mini-LED technology, which allows for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, making it ideal for HDR content and professional applications[4][7].
In contrast, the Dell XPS 15 offers various display options, including OLED and IPS panels. The OLED version of the XPS 15 has a contrast ratio of about 381,130:1, which is also very high and provides deep blacks, but it is lower than the MacBook Pro's contrast ratio[3]. Other XPS 15 models with IPS panels typically have lower contrast ratios, around 1500:1 to 1650:1, depending on the specific model and configuration[2][9].
Overall, the MacBook Pro M4's Liquid Retina XDR display offers a higher contrast ratio compared to the Dell XPS 15's OLED display, and significantly higher than the IPS options available for the XPS 15. This makes the MacBook Pro particularly well-suited for applications requiring high dynamic range and color accuracy.
Citations:[1] https://fstoppers.com/reviews/review-m4-macbook-pro-real-world-power-practical-refinements-684607
[2] https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/xps-15-9500-laptop/xps-15-9500-setup-and-specifications/display?guid=guid-73e1ca36-2dcd-41d4-b0bd-abbae75a1deb&lang=en-us
[3] https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/dell-xps-15-vs-macbook-pro-16/
[4] https://everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.html
[5] https://dl.dell.com/topicspdf/xps-15-7590-laptop_users-guide_en-us.pdf
[6] https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/apple-macbook-pro-14-max-vs-dell-xps-15/
[7] https://everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.html
[8] https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/xps-15-7590-laptop/xps-15-7590-setup-and-specifications/display?guid=guid-b5960c74-4eef-48f9-9b5f-382cfd4ae103&lang=en-us
[9] https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/xps-15-9530-laptop/xps-15-9530-setup-and-specifications/display?guid=guid-73e1ca36-2dcd-41d4-b0bd-abbae75a1deb&lang=en-us