Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 2026
Apple
84 Overall Score
vs
Dell Latitude 13.9" 7420 Black 2021
Dell
51 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 2026
95 out of 100 high confidence 38 reviews
The MacBook Air M5 is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional performance, all-day battery life, and lightweight, silent design. Users highlight its ability to handle multitasking, photo and video editing, and casual gaming without lag or fan noise. The build quality, vibrant display, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem are also major positives. A few users note the high price and limited ports as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional performance
- All-day battery life
- Lightweight and portable design
- Silent fanless operation
- Vibrant Retina display
Cons
- High price point
- Limited port selection
- Requires adapters for connectivity
Performance 18
Battery life 15
Portability 14
Build quality 10
Display quality 9
Silent operation 7
Dell Latitude 13.9" 7420 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 | Dell Latitude 13.9" 7420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | i5-1145G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M5 8-core★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | Wide color (P3) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.23 kg★ | 1.26 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 2026
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Dell Latitude 13.9" 7420 Black 2021
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong port selection (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average cpu (22nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 20260.051score per dollar
vs
Dell Latitude 13.9" 7420 Black 20210.147score per dollar
Dell Latitude 13.9" 7420 Black 2021 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.