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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | XPS 13 9315 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | 68.25 GB/s | About 83 GB/s (LPDDR5-5200) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (AI & machine learning) | None (no dedicated NPU) |
| Processor | Apple M1 (fanless); CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency); GPU: 7-core or 8-core depending on model | Intel Core i5-1230U (Alder Lake, 9 W) CPU: 10-core / 12-thread (2 performance + 8 efficient), up to 4.4 GHz (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 80 EUs (96 EUs on i7) (handles graphics and creative workloads) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | XPS 13 9315 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 17 November 2020 | 25 August 2022 |
| Status | Discontinued (March 2024) | Discontinued (2024) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | XPS 13 9315 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 400 nits typical | Up to 500 nits typical |
| Color | Millions of colors, wide color (P3) | 100% sRGB color |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 pixels | 1920 × 1200 pixels (total screen pixel count) |
| Size | 13.3-inch (Diagonal) | 13.4-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | Retina display (high-resolution IPS panel with True Tone) | InfinityEdge 16:10 IPS display, optional touch (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | XPS 13 9315 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $999.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $999.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,399,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,399,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | XPS 13 9315 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M1 Chip (8-core CPU, 7-core or 8-core GPU) | Intel Core i5-1230U (10-core, up to 4.4 GHz, 9 W) with Intel Iris Xe Graphics; Core i7-1250U option (handles all processing and graphics tasks) |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Dell |
| Model | Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Dell XPS 13 9315 (2022) |
| Operating System | macOS Big Sur at launch | Windows 11 Home (Ubuntu Developer Edition available) |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2022 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | XPS 13 9315 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Space Gray, Gold, Silver | Sky or Umber (official factory color options) |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Machined aluminum unibody (single-piece metal chassis for durability) |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | 1.17 kg (lightweight for portability) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | XPS 13 9315 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory; Upgradeable: Configurable to 16 GB at purchase only | Standard: 8 GB LPDDR5 5200 MHz (soldered); 16 GB or 32 GB configurations (higher multitasking capability) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | XPS 13 9315 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, one external display. | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) only; USB-C to USB-A and USB-C to 3.5 mm adapters included; Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | XPS 13 9315 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | Up to 12 hours (Dell-rated) with 51 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) |
| Charging | 30 W USB-C power adapter | 45 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | XPS 13 9315 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Three-mic array | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with wide stereo sound and Dolby Atmos support | Stereo speakers (enhanced audio output for media) |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD camera with M1 image signal processor | 720p webcam with separate IR camera for Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | XPS 13 9315 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) |
| Operating System | macOS Big Sur at launch | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) |