Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
55.2Performance41.4
29.8Display31.8
67.2Battery65
88Portability71.1
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)4 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+17) and performance (+14). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 41
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 71
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 2,728
- 33% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 17 mm
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 19% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 54 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+36%Top 11% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,600+32%Top 39% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 64 Wh+19% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h+12% | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 70 W+8% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+20% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+33% | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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