Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Dell 16 (DC16251)
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- Battery and ChargingDell 16 (DC16251)
- PortabilityApple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) Apple M4, Dell 16 (DC16251) Intel Core 7 150U. RAM is the same on both: 16 GB. Dell 16 (DC16251) leads on Battery: 54 Wh against 53.8 Wh.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Even
45% – 45%
Thin & Light
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
59% – 45%
Battery Life
Even
57% – 57%
Content Creation
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
51% – 45%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
 AppleApple MacBook Air 13 (M4)No reviews yet |  DellDell 16 (DC16251)No reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Apple M4 | Intel Core 7 150U |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Battery | 53.8 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple M4 | Intel Core 7 150U |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 13.6 inç | 16 inç |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | No data |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina IPS | IPS |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 53.8 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Adapter Power | 30 W | 65 W |
| Portability | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | No data |
| Upgradability | ||
| RAM Upgradable | No (integrated into package) | No data |
| M.2 Slot | 0 | No data |
The two products are level on the compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.