Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
41.4Performance41.4
29.8Display31.8
55.3Battery65
79.6Portability71.1
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)4 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) scores 48.4 against 49.5 for Dell 14 Plus (DB14250). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 71
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 32% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 17 mm
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,130 vs 2,728
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 55
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 86% higher charging: 65 W vs 35 W
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M3 10-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,130+15%Top 14% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,066+9%Bottom 29% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh+4% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 35 W | 65 W+86% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+3% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+32% | 17 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt / USB 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 | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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