Dell Precision 15.6" 3561 vs Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Dell Precision 15.6" 3561, Core i5-11500H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, T600, Dark Gray
Dell
43 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Apple
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Precision 15.6" 3561, Core i5-11500H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, T600, Dark Gray
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
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Specifications
| Dell Precision 15.6" 3561 | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 11500H | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA T600★ | Apple (10-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | — | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe 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 | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 1.24 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Precision 15.6" 3561, Core i5-11500H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, T600, Dark Gray
- Strong affordability (79th percentile)
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong port selection (71st percentile)
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd 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 Precision 15.6" 3561, Core i5-11500H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, T600, Dark Gray
No current pricing available
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.
