Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs Dell XPS 13.3" 9365
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
Dell XPS 13.3" 9365 2017, Core i5-8200Y, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its speed, lightweight design, and excellent battery life, making it a strong upgrade from older models. Users highlight its performance in photo and video editing, quiet operation, and improved keyboard. Some concerns include limited storage options and the high cost of Apple's SSD upgrades, but most find the overall value compelling.
Pros
- Fast performance for photo and video editing
- Lightweight and highly portable design
- Excellent battery life
- Quiet operation with no fan noise
- Improved keyboard feel
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- High cost of Apple SSD upgrades
- Only two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports
- Sky Blue color barely distinguishable from silver
- macOS can be user-unfriendly with non-transparent controls
Dell XPS 13.3" 9365 2017, Core i5-8200Y, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver
The Dell XPS 13 9365 is a versatile 2-in-1 laptop with a responsive touchscreen and decent battery life for everyday tasks. However, the 128GB SSD is limited and not easily upgradeable, and the 'B Grade' condition raises concerns about cosmetic wear. Overall, it's a good value for the price, but potential buyers should be aware of the storage and condition limitations.
Pros
- Responsive touchscreen
- Good battery life
- Versatile 2-in-1 design
Cons
- Limited 128GB SSD
- SSD not easily upgradeable
- B Grade condition concerns
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Dell XPS 13.3" 9365 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i5 8th |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 36★ |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 192 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Dell XPS 13.3" 9365 2017, Core i5-8200Y, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong affordability (72nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.