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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 13 9370 (2018) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | About 34 GB/s (dual-channel LPDDR3-2133) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | 68.25 GB/s |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | 16-core Neural Engine (AI & machine learning) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8250U (Kaby Lake Refresh, 15 W) CPU: 4-core / 8-thread, 1.6 GHz up to 3.4 GHz (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620 (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Apple M1 (fanless); CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency); GPU: 7-core or 8-core depending on model |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 13 9370 (2018) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | January 2018 | 17 November 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued (2019) | Discontinued (March 2024) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | XPS 13 9370 (2018) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 400 nits typical | Up to 400 nits typical |
| Color | Standard sRGB (FHD) or 100% sRGB / HDR400 (4K) color | Millions of colors, wide color (P3) |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) | Standard 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 pixels; optional 3840 × 2160 touch (total screen pixel count) | 2560 × 1600 pixels |
| Size | 13.3-inch (Diagonal) | 13.3-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS display; optional 4K touch (high-resolution panel with thin bezels) | Retina display (high-resolution IPS panel with True Tone) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | XPS 13 9370 (2018) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | XPS 13 9370 (2018) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i5-8250U (quad-core, up to 3.4 GHz) with Intel UHD Graphics 620; Core i7-8550U option (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Apple M1 Chip (8-core CPU, 7-core or 8-core GPU) |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Apple |
| Model | Dell XPS 13 9370 (2018) | Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home (Ubuntu Developer Edition available) | macOS Big Sur at launch |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2020 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | XPS 13 9370 (2018) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Platinum Silver with black carbon fibre, or Frost with Arctic White woven glass fibre (official factory color options) | Space Gray, Gold, Silver |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum with carbon-fibre or woven glass-fibre palm rest (premium chassis for durability) | Aluminum unibody |
| Weight | 1.21 kg (lightweight for portability) | 1.29 kg |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 13 9370 (2018) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB LPDDR3 2133 MHz (soldered); 4 GB or 16 GB configurations (higher multitasking capability) | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory; Upgradeable: Configurable to 16 GB at purchase only |
| Storage | SSD Options: 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | XPS 13 9370 (2018) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 1 × USB-C 3.1, microSD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2; USB-C to USB-A adapter included. | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, one external display. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | XPS 13 9370 (2018) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 19 hours (Dell-rated, FHD model) with 52 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 18 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | Built-in lithium-polymer battery |
| Charging | 45 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) | 30 W USB-C power adapter |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | XPS 13 9370 (2018) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Three-mic array |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers (enhanced audio output for media) | Stereo speakers with wide stereo sound and Dolby Atmos support |
| Webcam | 720p webcam below the display with IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | 720p FaceTime HD camera with M1 image signal processor |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | XPS 13 9370 (2018) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | macOS Big Sur at launch |
| Security | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Touch ID fingerprint sensor |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Force Touch trackpad |