Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
55.3Performance42.4
29.8Display38.4
72Battery99.3
79.6Portability51.3
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+28) and performance (+13). Dell XPS 16 (9640) 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 15 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 51
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 2,418
- 39% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 18.7 mm
- 29% lower weight: 1.51 kg vs 2.13 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 72
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 86% higher charging: 130 W vs 70 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16.3 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+53%Top 11% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,700+8%Top 36% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 100 Wh+50% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W | 130 W+86% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+29% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+39% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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