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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 7590 (2019) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | About 42.7 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4-2666) (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 i5-9300H (Coffee Lake Refresh, 45 W) CPU: 4-core / 8-thread, 2.4 GHz up to 4.1 GHz; 6-core i7-9750H or 8-core i9-9980HK options (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB GDDR5 plus Intel UHD Graphics 630 (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 15 7590 (2019) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | June 2019 | 17 November 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued (2020) | Discontinued (March 2024) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 7590 (2019) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical (400 nits OLED) | Up to 400 nits typical |
| Color | 100% sRGB (FHD), 100% DCI-P3 (OLED) or 100% Adobe RGB (4K IPS) 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 OLED or touch IPS (total screen pixel count) | 2560 × 1600 pixels |
| Size | 15.6-inch (Diagonal) | 13.3-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS display; optional 4K OLED or 4K IPS touch (high-resolution panel with thin bezels) | Retina display (high-resolution IPS panel with True Tone) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 7590 (2019) | 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 15 7590 (2019) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i5-9300H (quad-core, up to 4.1 GHz) with Intel UHD 630; Core i7-9750H or i9-9980HK with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Apple M1 Chip (8-core CPU, 7-core or 8-core GPU) |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Apple |
| Model | Dell XPS 15 7590 (2019) | Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | macOS Big Sur at launch |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2020 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 7590 (2019) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Platinum Silver with black carbon-fibre palm rest (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 | 1.8 kg (56 Wh) / 2.0 kg (97 Wh) (varies by configuration) | 1.29 kg |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 7590 (2019) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory; Upgradeable: Configurable to 16 GB at purchase only |
| Storage | Options: 1 TB HDD + 128 GB SSD, or 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB PCIe SSD (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 15 7590 (2019) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × USB 3.1 (USB-A), 1 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), HDMI 2.0, SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6 (Killer AX1650), Bluetooth 5.0. | 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 15 7590 (2019) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 20 hours (Dell-rated, FHD with 97 Wh battery); 56 Wh on base model (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 | 130 W barrel charger (supported charging methods) | 30 W USB-C power adapter |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 7590 (2019) | 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 | 2.25 mm 720p webcam moved to the top bezel with IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | 720p FaceTime HD camera with M1 image signal processor |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 7590 (2019) | 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 |