Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025) vs Dell XPS 17 (9720) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)	Dell XPS 17 (9720)
key specs
Display size	13.60-inch	17.00-inch
Display resolution	2560x1664 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Touchscreen	No	-
Processor	Apple M4	Core i5
RAM	16GB	8GB
OS	macOS	Windows 11
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	256GB	512GB
Weight	1.24 kg	2.17 kg
general
Brand	Apple	Dell
Model	MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)	XPS 17 (9720)
Release date	March 5, 2025	March 24, 2022
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Name	MacBook Air (M4, 2025)	XPS 17
Series	MacBook Air	XPS
Dimensions (mm)	21.50 x 304.10 x 11.30	248.08 x 374.48 x 13.15
Weight (kg)	1.24	2.17
Colours	Midnight, Silver, Sky Blue, Starlight	Platinum Silver
Material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Operating system	macOS	Windows 11
Battery Life (up to hours)	18	-
Battery Capacity (WHR)	53.8	97
Model Number	-	9720
Battery Cell	-	6
display
Size	13.60-inch	17.00-inch
Resolution	2560x1664 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Touch Screen	No	-
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
processor
Processor	Apple Apple M4	Intel Core i5 12th Gen 12500H
Cache	-	18MB
memory
RAM	16GB	8GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	No	-
storage
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	256GB	512GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.2
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	720p
Pointer Device	Trackpad	Touchpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	4 Speakers	2 Speakers
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	-	Yes
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	2	4
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	2	4
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
Multi Card Slot	-	Yes
Lock Slot	-	Yes

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