36points
Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
63points
Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
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126 facts in comparison
Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB vs Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
Why is Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB better than Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD?
- 480g lighter?
1.35kgvs1.83kg - 1mm thinner?
17mmvs18mm - 1 more USB 3.0 ports?
2vs1 - 1 more USB ports?
2vs1 - Has an IPS screen?
- 1 more mini-DisplayPort outputs?
1vs0 - 19.7mm narrower?
325mmvs344.7mm - 12.16% less body volume?
1254.17cm³vs1427.68cm³
Why is Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD better than Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB?
- 1.78x higher resolution?
1920 x 1200pxvs1440 x 900px - 14.17% higher pixel density?
145ppivs127ppi - 1333MHz higher ram speed?
2933MHzvs1600MHz - Has anti-reflection coating?
- 128GB more internal storage?
256GBvs128GB - 17.29% bigger screen size?
15.6"vs13.3" - Has USB Type-C?
- 2.27x faster CPU speed?
4 x 2.5GHzvs2 x 2.2GHz
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Design
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
We consider a thinner chassis better because it makes the product more compact and portable. Thinness is a feature highlighted by many manufacturers of mobile devices, but it is essential for a wide range of products.
3.Uses a fanless design
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✖Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
By using power-efficient components that don't produce large amounts of heat, it's possible to create a device with no cooling fans. This results in a much quieter (or even silent) operation.
4.Has a backlit keyboard
✔Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✔Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
The keyboard is backlit, making it easier to type in the dark or dim lighting.
5.Has a flip and fold design
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✖Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
A flip and fold design allows you to fold the screen over the keyboard and transform the device into a tablet, without splitting the device into two pieces.
6.Has a detachable keyboard
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✖Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
You can detach the keyboard of your device and use the screen as a tablet. Detaching the keyboard makes the device lighter and gives you the possibility to switch easily between laptop-mode and tablet-mode. The keyboard is included when buying the device.
7.warranty period
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When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
8.maximum operating temperature
35°C
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The maximum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.
9.lowest potential operating temperature
10°C
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The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.
Display
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
3.has a touch screen
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✖Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
4.has anti-reflection coating
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✔Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
This helps to reduce the reflection from your device.
5.brightness
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A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
7.refresh rate
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The frequency at which the screen is refreshed. Higher frequency results in less flickering (less noise) and more natural movement representation in action-intense scenes.
8.has an LED-backlit display
✔Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✔Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
Uses LED backlighting, resulting in better image quality, more vibrant colors and richer blacks.
9.has an IPS screen
✔Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✖Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
IPS (In-Plane Switching) is a technology used for LCDs. It was designed to overcome the main limitations of conventional twisted nematic TFT displays: limited viewing angles and low-quality color reproduction. PLS (Plane-to-Line Switching) is a type of IPS screen developed by Samsung, with increased brightness and lower production costs.
Performance
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of volatile memory used to store working data and machine code currently in use. It is a quick-access, temporary virtual storage that can be read and changed in any order, thus enabling fast data processing.
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
3.Uses flash storage
✔Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✔Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
Flash-based storage devices such as SSDs have no mechanical components. Due to this, they are typically faster, run silently, and are more shock resistant than traditional HDDs.
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
7.Is an NVMe SSD
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✖Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
NVMe SSDs use the PCIe interface, which has a higher bandwidth than the SATA interface. This results in much faster read/write speeds compared to SSDs which use the SATA interface.
8.VRAM
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VRAM (video RAM) is the dedicated memory of a graphics card. More VRAM generally allows you to run games at higher settings, especially for things like texture resolution.
9.GPU clock speed
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350MHz (Intel Core i5-10300H)
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
Benchmarks
1.Geekbench 5 result (multi)
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3757 (Intel Core i5-10300H)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
2.Geekbench 5 result (single)
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1063 (Intel Core i5-10300H)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
3.PassMark result
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8762 (Intel Core i5-10300H)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
4.PassMark result (single)
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2634 (Intel Core i5-10300H)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
5.Cinebench R20 (multi) result
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2125 (Intel Core i5-10300H)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
6.Cinebench R20 (single) result
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456 (Intel Core i5-10300H)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Connectivity
1.USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the USB-C connector.
2.USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the older USB-A connector.
3.USB 4 20Gbps ports
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This version of USB 4 supports speeds of up to 20Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector.
4.USB 4 40Gbps ports
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This version of USB 4 supports very high speeds of up to 40Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector.
5.Thunderbolt 3 ports
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The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 3. These ports support speeds of up to 40Gbps, including a minimum of PCIe 16Gbps. This guarantees that it can support one external 4K display.
6.Thunderbolt 4 ports
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The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 4. These ports support speeds of up to 40Gbps, including a minimum of PCIe 32Gbps. This guarantees that it can support two external 4K displays (or one external 8K display).
7.USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the USB-C connector.
8.USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A)
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the older USB-A connector.
9.has an HDMI output
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✖Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
Battery
1.Battery life
12h
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The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
2.charge time
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The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
3.battery power
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
4.Has sleep-and-charge USB ports
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✔Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
Sleep-and-charge USB ports can charge electronic devices when the laptop is in sleep mode, hibernate mode, or even switched off.
5.Has a MagSafe power adapter
✔Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✖Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
The MagSafe power adapter uses a power connector that is attached magnetically. When pulled or tugged, the connector will come out of the socket safely.
Features
1.has stereo speakers
✔Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✔Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
2.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✔Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
3.megapixels (front camera)
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The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
4.Stylus included
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✖Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
A stylus is a pen-like accessory that allows you to interact with the touchscreen with greater precision, and is particularly useful for drawing and writing.
5.Has a fingerprint scanner
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✔Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.
6.number of microphones
2
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More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
7.Uses 3D facial recognition
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✖Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
3D facial recognition systems, like Apple's Face ID, provide secure biometric authentication for unlocking devices and authorizing mobile payments.
8.video recording (main camera)
720 x 30fps
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The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
9.has voice commands
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✔Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
Miscellaneous
1.PassMark result (overclocked)
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9059 (Intel Core i5-10300H)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU when it is overclocked.
2.L3 core
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2MB/core (Intel Core i5-10300H)
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
3.L3 cache
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8MB (Intel Core i5-10300H)
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
4.L2 core
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0.25MB/core (Intel Core i5-10300H)
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
5.L2 cache
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1MB (Intel Core i5-10300H)
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
6.L1 cache
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256KB (Intel Core i5-10300H)
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
7.Uses big.LITTLE technology
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✖Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD (Intel Core i5-10300H)
Using big.LITTLE technology, a chip can switch between two sets of processor cores to maximize performance and battery life. For example, when playing a game the more powerful cores will be used to increase performance, whereas checking email will use the less powerful cores to maximize battery life.
8.Has NX bit
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✔Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD (Intel Core i5-10300H)
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
9.Has AES
✖Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13.3" Intel Core i7 2.2GHz / 8GB / 128GB
✔Dell XPS 15 (2020) 15.6" Intel Core i5-10300H 2.5GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD (Intel Core i5-10300H)
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
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