Dell XPS 13 2025 vs MacBook Air M4

MacBook Air M4 wins — The MacBook Air M4 is the better choice for creative professionals and heavy users due to its powerful M4 chip and high-…

Scores: Dell XPS 13 2025 7.5/10 · MacBook Air M4 8.5/10

The MacBook Air M4 is the better choice for creative professionals and heavy users due to its powerful M4 chip and high-quality display. However, the Dell XPS 13 2025 is a more affordable option with a compact design and latest Wi-Fi technology. According to Geekbench, the MacBook Air M4 has a single-core score of 1,847, while the Dell XPS 13 2025 has a score of 1,234.

Dell XPS 13 2025 lists at $699 while MacBook Air M4 lists at $1,099 — Dell XPS 13 2025 undercuts MacBook Air M4 by $400 (57%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell XPS 13 2025MacBook Air M4
display13.4-inch 2.5K13.6-inch Liquid Retina
processorIntel Core Series 3/Ultra processorsM4 chip
RAM8GBup to 24GB
storage512GB SSDup to 2TB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E

Dell XPS 13 2025

What works

  • Lightweight design
  • High-resolution display
  • Latest Wi-Fi 7 technology

What doesn't

  • Limited RAM and storage in base model
  • No major design changes from previous model

MacBook Air M4

What works

  • Powerful M4 chip
  • High-quality Liquid Retina display
  • Longer macOS support cycle

What doesn't

  • Higher starting price
  • No major design changes from previous model

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Air M4.

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