Apple MacBook Air M4 vs Dell XPS 13 9350
Decision sheet: the facts that decide it
Apple MacBook Air M4: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.
Dell XPS 13 9350: 12 of 13 decision facts sourced.
| Apple MacBook Air M4 | Dell XPS 13 9350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Processor | Apple M4 bestbuy.com | Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 bestbuy.com |
| Memory | 24 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 16 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 512 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 512 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Screen size | 13.6 inches bestbuy.com | 13.4 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 bestbuy.com | 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+) bestbuy.com |
| Refresh rate | Not yet sourced | 120Hz bestbuy.com |
| Brightness | Not yet sourced | 500 nits bestbuy.com |
| Battery life | Not yet sourced | 13 hours bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 2.73 pounds bestbuy.com | 2.7 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Ports | 2 bestbuy.com | 2 x USB-C bestbuy.com |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core bestbuy.com | Intel Arc bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $1,199.00 bestbuy.com | $1,399.99 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Apple MacBook Air M4: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. Dell XPS 13 9350: Battery. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Pick Apple MacBook Air M4 if
- More memory — 24 GB vs 16 GB (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
- Lower starting price — $1,199 vs $1,399 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
Pick Dell XPS 13 9350 if
- Lighter — 2.7 lb vs 2.73 lb (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
Skip both if
- Neither publishes battery yet.
Verdict: The MacBook Air M4 offers more memory (24 GB vs 16 GB) and lower starting price ($1,199 vs $1,399); the XPS 13 9350 counters with lighter (2.7 lb vs 2.73 lb). Neither publishes battery yet.
Winner: Apple MacBook Air M4
Apple MacBook Air M4: 8.5/10
Dell XPS 13 9350: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apple MacBook Air M4 | Dell XPS 13 9350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 inches | 13.4 inches |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+) |
| Panel | LED | LCD |
| Processor | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core | Intel Arc |
| Memory | 24 gigabytes | 16 gigabytes |
Apple MacBook Air M4
What works
- Leads the XPS 13 9350 on memory — 24 GB vs 16 GB
- Leads the XPS 13 9350 on starting MSRP — $1,199 vs $1,399
What doesn't
- No Thunderbolt 5 support
Dell XPS 13 9350
What works
- Leads the MacBook Air M4 on weight — 2.7 lb vs 2.73 lb
What doesn't
- Trails the MacBook Air M4 on memory — 16 GB vs 24 GB
- Trails the MacBook Air M4 on starting MSRP — $1,399 vs $1,199
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple MacBook Air M4.
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