Dell Precision 15.6" 5530 vs Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2
Dell Precision 15.6" 5530 2018, Core i5-8400H, 8GB, 256GB SSD
Dell
21 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Apple
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Precision 15.6" 5530 2018, Core i5-8400H, 8GB, 256GB SSD
No customer feedback yet
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM is widely praised for its performance, build quality, and portability. Users highlight the premium feel, lightweight design, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and even virtual machines without slowdown. The midnight color is attractive but prone to fingerprints. Overall, it is seen as a worthy upgrade from older models, though some expected slightly more speed.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Powerful performance for multitasking
- Attractive midnight color
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Fingerprint magnet on midnight color
- Not as fast as some expected
Performance 5
Build quality 3
Portability 3
Color 3
Value for money 2
Fingerprints 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Dell Precision 15.6" 5530 | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 8400H | Apple M2 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 1.24 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Precision 15.6" 5530 2018, Core i5-8400H, 8GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong affordability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Precision 15.6" 5530 2018, Core i5-8400H, 8GB, 256GB SSD
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2
Scores 73 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 27 specs.