Dell XPS 13 (2025) vs MacBook Air 13 M4

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 21 by Billy G.

Dell XPS 13 (2025)
Dell XPS 13 (2025)
MacBook Air 13 M4
MacBook Air 13 M4
Verified Confidence: 84%

Verdict: MacBook Air 13 M4 wins overall with superior battery life exceeding 15 hours and silent performance from Notebookcheck tests. Dell XPS 13 2025 counters with better port variety and native Windows app support. The MacBook leads in 4 of 6 score categories due to efficiency advantages.

Winner: MacBook Air 13 M4

Dell XPS 13 (2025): 7.5/10

MacBook Air 13 M4: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell XPS 13 (2025)MacBook Air 13 M4
CPUIntel Core Ultra 200V seriesApple M4
RAM16GB LPDDR5X16GB unified
Storage512GB SSD512GB SSD
Display13.4-inch OLED 3K13.6-inch Liquid Retina

Dell XPS 13 (2025)

What works

  • Excellent keyboard and trackpad
  • Strong Windows software compatibility
  • Good port selection including Thunderbolt 4

What doesn't

  • Average battery life around 10 hours
  • Higher fan noise under load

MacBook Air 13 M4

What works

  • Exceptional battery life over 15 hours
  • Silent operation
  • Optimized macOS ecosystem

What doesn't

  • Limited port selection
  • No touch screen option

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Air 13 M4. It edges out the alternative on exceptional battery life over 15 hours. That said, Dell XPS 13 (2025) still wins on excellent keyboard and trackpad — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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