Dell XPS 15 vs MacBook Air M4
Verdict: The MacBook Air M4 overall with 18+ hour battery life per Notebookcheck tests and silent fanless operation versus the XPS 15's 10-12 hours. Dell XPS 15 provides a superior 15.6-inch 120Hz OLED display and more ports but at the cost of added weight and shorter endurance. MacBook Air M4 is the stronger pick for most users unless a large Windows display is required.
Winner: MacBook Air M4
Dell XPS 15: 7.5/10
MacBook Air M4: 8.2/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Dell XPS 15 | MacBook Air M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Apple M4 |
| Display | 15.6-inch 3K OLED 120Hz | 13.6-inch Liquid Retina 60Hz |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X | 16GB unified memory |
| Battery | 66Wh | 52.6Wh |
Dell XPS 15
What works
- Larger 15.6-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- Multiple ports including Thunderbolt 4 and SD card reader
- Stronger discrete GPU options in higher configs
What doesn't
- Shorter battery life around 10-12 hours mixed use
- Heavier at 4.2 lbs with thicker chassis
MacBook Air M4
What works
- Exceptional battery life exceeding 18 hours in light tasks
- Fanless design with silent operation
- Optimized macOS ecosystem integration
What doesn't
- Smaller 13.6-inch display limits multitasking space
- Limited ports with only two Thunderbolt and headphone jack
Bottom line
Our pick: MacBook Air M4.
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