Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs Dell Pro Rugged 13
32.4chipPerformancechip36.4
—Graphicschip46.8
29.8Displayspec-based88.6
63.3Batteryspec-based38
88Portabilityspec-based32
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2)5 spec wins — Dell Pro Rugged 13
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) scores 48.6 against 48.7 for Dell Pro Rugged 13. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Rugged 13 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2)
- 69% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 36.5 mm
- 48% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.4 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $5,107
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Rugged 13
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 32
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 180% higher Peak brightness: 1,400 nits vs 500 nits
- 117% higher charging: 65 W vs 30 W
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″+2% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | WVA touchscreen, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,400 nits+180% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U |
| Graphics | Apple M2 8-core GPU | Intel integrated graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5x-6400 (onboard) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52.6 Wh | 53.5 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.1 h | — |
| Charging | 30 W | 65 W+117% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+48% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+69% | 36.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (Power Delivery), optional second Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 1GbE, RS-232 serial, microSD, headset jack, optional smart-card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | FHD RGB with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (optional), IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | Windows 11 Pro |
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