Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs Dell Precision 15.6" 3561
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Dell Precision 15.6" 3561 2021, Core i5-11500H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, T600, Gray
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and improved keyboard. Users appreciate the fast M4 processor, long battery life, and lightweight design, though some note limited storage and only two Thunderbolt ports as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a powerful and reliable upgrade from older models.
Pros
- Fast M4 processor performance
- Lightweight and portable design
- Long battery life
- Improved keyboard feel
- Beautiful screen and display
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- Only two Thunderbolt ports
- Expensive storage upgrade from Apple
- Requires dongle for more ports
Dell Precision 15.6" 3561 2021, Core i5-11500H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, T600, Gray
This laptop packs a solid Intel Core i5-11500H processor and NVIDIA T600 graphics, ideal for demanding professional tasks. Users appreciate the abundant connectivity including Thunderbolt 4, though the storage capacity remains unspecified. The integrated webcam is noted for video conferencing, but gaming potential is questioned given the dedicated GPU. Overall, it earns praise as a capable workstation with some ambiguity around storage and gaming.
Pros
- Intel Core i5-11500H processor
- NVIDIA T600 graphics
- Abundant connectivity with Thunderbolt 4
- Built-in webcam
Cons
- Unspecified storage capacity
- Gaming performance questioned
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Dell Precision 15.6" 3561 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i5 11500H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA T600★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | No | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.91 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Dell Precision 15.6" 3561 2021, Core i5-11500H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, T600, Gray
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
- Below average screen (31st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.