Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
55.2Performance42.9
29.8Display31.8
67.2Battery52
88Portability61.4
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)4 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+27) and battery (+15). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 43
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 61
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,600 vs 10,803
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 19% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 18% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.6 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS |
| 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 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+34%Top 11% | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,600+35%Top 39% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 64 Wh+19% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W+8% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+34% | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+33% | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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