Dell Latitude 12.5" 7280 vs Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4
Dell Latitude 12.5" 7280 2016, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Dell
23 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
Apple
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 12.5" 7280 2016, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The MacBook Air M4 is overwhelmingly praised for its speed, lightweight design, and seamless setup. Users upgrading from older Macs find it a worthy replacement, with many highlighting the excellent value and fast shipping. A few Q&A details clarify connectivity and battery life, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Lightning-fast performance
- Lightweight and portable design
- Easy setup and data transfer
- Excellent value for money
- Fast shipping and delivery
Cons
- No USB4 support (Thunderbolt 4 only)
- Battery life varies with usage
- Standard charger is slower (35W)
Performance 5
Design and portability 4
Value for money 4
Shipping and delivery 4
Ease of setup 3
Battery life 2
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Specifications
| Dell Latitude 12.5" 7280 | Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | i5-6300U | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 520 | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 24 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.5" | 15.3" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Ethernet Port | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 1.51 kg★ |
| Battery | 42 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 12.5" 7280 2016, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.