Dell XPS 13 vs Apple MacBook Air M4

Apple MacBook Air M4 wins — Apple MacBook Air M4 wins overall with stronger battery (18 hours video per Apple) and lighter design compared to Dell X…

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

Apple MacBook Air M4 wins overall with stronger battery (18 hours video per Apple) and lighter design compared to Dell XPS 13. Dell XPS 13 provides more ports and brighter OLED but trails in efficiency per Notebookcheck tests. This is a close call for Windows users but MacBook Air M4 leads for most portability-focused buyers.

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Dell XPS 13	Apple MacBook Air M4
processor	Intel Core Ultra 200V series	Apple M4
display	13.4-inch OLED, 120Hz	13.6-inch Liquid Retina, 60Hz
ram	16GB LPDDR5X	16GB unified
battery	—	18 hours video playback (per Apple)

Dell XPS 13

What works

More ports including Thunderbolt 4 and USB-A
Higher peak brightness on OLED panel
Better upgradability options in some configs

What doesn't

Heavier at 2.7 lbs
Shorter battery life in mixed use

Apple MacBook Air M4

What works

Excellent battery life and efficiency
Lighter at 2.7 lbs with fanless design
Superior trackpad and keyboard feel

What doesn't

Fewer ports (only two Thunderbolt)
Lower peak brightness than OLED options

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple MacBook Air M4.

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