Dell Precision 15.6" 7540 vs Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Dell Precision 15.6" 7540 2019, Core i7-9850H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Dell
45 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
Apple
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Precision 15.6" 7540 2019, Core i7-9850H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
92 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and improved keyboard. Users upgrading from older models note the faster processor, lighter weight, and excellent battery life. The only recurring complaint is the high cost of internal storage upgrades, with many opting for cheaper external drives instead.
Pros
- Fast M4 processor
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent battery life
- Improved keyboard feel
- Beautiful display
Cons
- Expensive internal storage upgrades
- Only 2 USB/Thunderbolt ports
- Requires external storage for large files
Performance 5
Portability 4
Battery life 2
Keyboard quality 3
Display quality 3
Storage cost 2
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Specifications
| Dell Precision 15.6" 7540 | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 9850H | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA Quadro T2000★ | Apple (10-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | — | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.52 kg | 1.24 kg★ |
| Battery | 97 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Precision 15.6" 7540 2019, Core i7-9850H, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average portability (24th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.