Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs Dell Latitude 14" 7420
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Dell Latitude 14" 7420 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB 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 14" 7420 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Gray
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Dell Latitude 14" 7420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i7 1165G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.22 kg★ |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 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 14" 7420 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Gray
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Dell Latitude 14" 7420 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Gray
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.