Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
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
Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i5 1135G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 0.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.59 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 63 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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)
Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (32nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Dell Latitude 15.6" 5520 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
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Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.