Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceApple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- DisplayDell XPS 13 (DX13260)
- Battery and ChargingApple 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 XPS 13 (DX13260) Intel Core 5 320. Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) leads on RAM: 16 GB against 8 GB. Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) leads on Battery: 53.8 Wh against 52 Wh.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)
55% – 51%
Thin & Light
Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)
81% – 45%
Battery Life
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
69% – 55%
Content Creation
Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)
55% – 51%
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 XPS 13 (DX13260)No reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Apple M4 | Intel Core 5 320 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Battery | 53.8 Wh | 52 Wh |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple M4 | Intel Core 5 320 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 13.6 inç | 13.4 inç |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | No data |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina IPS | No data |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 53.8 Wh | 52 Wh |
| Adapter Power | 30 W | 65 W |
| Portability | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 12.7 mm |
| Upgradability | ||
| RAM Upgradable | No (integrated into package) | No data |
| M.2 Slot | 0 | No data |
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) leads on 3 of 5 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.