Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs Dell 16 Plus
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
Apple
87 Overall Score
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Dell 16 Plus 2025, Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 128GB SSD, Ice Blue
Dell
23 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
92 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and improved keyboard. Users upgrading from older models note the faster processor, lighter weight, and excellent battery life. The only recurring complaint is the high cost of internal storage upgrades, with many opting for cheaper external drives instead.
Pros
- Fast M4 processor
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent battery life
- Improved keyboard feel
- Beautiful display
Cons
- Expensive internal storage upgrades
- Only 2 USB/Thunderbolt ports
- Requires external storage for large files
Performance 5
Portability 4
Battery life 2
Keyboard quality 3
Display quality 3
Storage cost 2
Dell 16 Plus 2025, Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 128GB SSD, Ice Blue
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Scores
Compact
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Dell 16 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 4.5 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 128 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 2.05 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Dell 16 Plus 2025, Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 128GB SSD, Ice Blue
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong storage (71st percentile)
- Strong gpu (69th percentile)
- Strong ram (67th percentile)
- Below average portability (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
