Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs Dell Latitude 15.6" E5540
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
Apple
87 Overall Score
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Dell Latitude 15.6" E5540, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 500GB HDD, Black
Dell
30 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 Latitude 15.6" E5540, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 500GB HDD, Black
85 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
Users are very satisfied with this refurbished laptop, praising its great value for the price and fast performance. The return process is noted as easy, though it involves a restocking fee and some delay. Overall, the product is described as clean and exceeding expectations.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Fast performance
- Clean and like-new condition
- Easy return process
Cons
- Restocking fee on returns
- Slow return shipping time
Value for money 2
Performance 2
Condition 2
Return process 2
Restocking fee 1
Shipping speed 1
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Dell Latitude 15.6" E5540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i5 4th |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 1.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | HDD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | No | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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 Latitude 15.6" E5540, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 500GB HDD, Black
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 28 specs.