Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520 vs Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4

Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520 2021, Intel i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD

Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520 2021, Intel i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD

Dell
31 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver

Apple
83 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520 2021, Intel i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver

85 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews

The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and improved keyboard. Users appreciate the fast M4 processor, long battery life, and lightweight design, though some note limited storage and only two Thunderbolt ports as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a powerful and reliable upgrade from older models.

Pros
  • Fast M4 processor performance
  • Lightweight and portable design
  • Long battery life
  • Improved keyboard feel
  • Beautiful screen and display
Cons
  • Limited internal storage options
  • Only two Thunderbolt ports
  • Expensive storage upgrade from Apple
  • Requires dongle for more ports
👍 Performance 6
👍 Portability 5
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Keyboard quality 3
👍 Display quality 3
👎 Storage capacity 2

Scores

Student
Dell
52
Apple
98
Compact
Dell
24
Apple
94
Business
Dell
28
Apple
91
Entertainment
Dell
33
Apple
85
Developer
Dell
30
Apple
83
Creator
Dell
17
Apple
63
Ai Llm
Dell
15
Apple
62
Gaming
Dell
10
Apple
25

Specifications

Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 1135G7Apple M4 ★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,282
23,565
Cores410★
Frequency2.4 GHz★—
L3 Cache8 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Xe GraphicsApple (10-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
6,795
Type—integrated★
VRAM Type—Unified
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 1256 GB256 GB
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size15.6"13.6"
Resolution—2560 px★
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh Rate—60 Hz★
Brightness—500 nits★
Connectivity
USB-C Ports22
USB Ports00
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3★
Ethernet—No
Physical
Weight3.00 kg1.24 kg★
Battery—54 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520 2021, Intel i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD

  • Strong affordability (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average portability (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average port selection (29th percentile)

Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average storage (24th percentile)

Pricing

Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520 2021, Intel i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD

Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4

Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

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