Macbook Air 13-inch M1 vs Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen
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| Feature |  Macbook Air 13-inch M1 |  Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.3 inches | 14-inch |
| Processor | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 1 TB |
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General
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Dell |
| Model | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 |
| Announced | 2020 | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | 2-in-1 convertible laptop |
| Color | Gold, Silver, Space Gray | Ice Blue |
Design
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30.41 × 21.24 × 0.41–1.61 cm | 314 × 226.15 × 16.39 mm |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | Starting at 1.61 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | Aluminium lid and base; plastic bezel and palm rest; 360° hinge |
Display
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.3 inches | 14-inch |
| Display Type | Retina IPS, LED-backlit | WVA touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 (2K) |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes, 10-point multi-touch |
| Display Features | 227 ppi, Wide color (P3), True Tone | 16:10, ComfortView, anti-glare |
Performance
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| CPU | 8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | 8 cores, 8 threads; 2.2 GHz base, up to 4.8 GHz; 12 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU (47 TOPS) |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | Shared system memory |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | LPDDR5x-8533 onboard |
| Storage Type | SSD | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 1 TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 49.9Wh lithium-polymer | 4-cell 64 Wh integrated |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback | Varies by workload and configuration |
| Charging | USB-C charging | USB-C Power Delivery; ExpressCharge supported |
| Power Adapter | 30W USB-C Power Adapter | 65 W USB-C adapter |
Software
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 (2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 1080p FHD camera at 30 fps |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | 2 × 2.5 W stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Three-mic array with directional beamforming | Dual-array microphones |
| Audio Features | Wide stereo sound, Dolby Atmos playback | Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Backlit Copilot-key keyboard, no numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | Precision mylar multi-touch touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader integrated with power button |
| Stylus Support | No | Yes; active pen supported (not included) |
Ports
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | 1 × USB-A 5 Gbps |
| USB-C | 2 × USB-C ports | 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps plus 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI; adapter supported | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort 2.1 via Thunderbolt 4; DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack | Universal 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Other Ports | None | No additional ports |
Additional Features
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID | Firmware TPM; fingerprint reader |
| Cooling | Fanless passive cooling | Active fan cooling |
| Special Features | 16-core Neural Engine; supports one external display up to 6K at 60Hz | Copilot+ PC; 360° hinge; Intel AI Boost NPU |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Dell 14 Plus 2-IN-1 Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Touchscreen |
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