Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs Dell Latitude 12.5" E7240
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Dell Latitude 12.5" E7240, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black / Silver
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 12.5" E7240, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black / Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this refurbished Dell Ultrabook, praising its near-new condition, fast performance, and excellent value for the price. The compact design, removable battery, and full-size ports are frequently highlighted as standout features. A few minor issues like a DOA unit (quickly replaced) and a non-touchscreen are noted, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Near-new condition
- Fast performance
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight design
- Removable battery
Cons
- No touchscreen
- Occasional DOA units
- Not WiFi hotspot capable
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Dell Latitude 12.5" E7240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i5-4300U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 1.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 12.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | No Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | No | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.36 kg |
| Battery | 54 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 12.5" E7240, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black / Silver
- Strong portability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.
