Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
65.5Performance42.4
29.8Display38.4
55.3Battery99.3
79.6Portability51.3
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) scores 56.9 against 55.5 for Dell XPS 16 (9640). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 51
- 73% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 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: $1,299 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 55
- 117% higher charging: 130 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 67 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | 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 (M5) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+73%Top 6% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+24%Top 27% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 100 Wh+50% |
| Charging | 60 W | 130 W+117% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+29% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+39% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 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 (M5) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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