Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs Dell Latitude 14" 5421
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Apple
83 Overall Score
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Dell Latitude 14" 5421 2021, Core i7-11850H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Gray
Dell
47 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
85 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
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
Performance 6
Portability 5
Battery life 2
Keyboard quality 3
Display quality 3
Storage capacity 2
Dell Latitude 14" 5421 2021, Core i7-11850H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Gray
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Dell Latitude 14" 5421 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i7 11850H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | No | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.49 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 Latitude 14" 5421 2021, Core i7-11850H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Gray
- Strong affordability (78th percentile)
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.