Dell XPS 13 vs Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015

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Model
Price
Advantages

Processor / Chipset
CPU
Max Turbo Speed
Number of Cores
Cache
64-bit Computing
Chipset Type
Features
Monitor
Diagonal Size
display
LCD Backlight Technology
Widescreen Display
Monitor Features
Type
Display Resolution Abbreviation
Resolution
TFT Technology
RAM
Memory Speed
Technology
Installed Size
Configuration Features
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Memory Allocation Technology
Integrated Webcam
Sound
Features
Hard Drive
Type
Capacity
Specific Type
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Miscellaneous
Color
Case Material
Color Category
System
Notebook Type
Dimensions & Weight
Width
Depth
Height
Physical Characteristics
Weight
Input
Type
Features
Localization & Layout
Input Device
Backlight
battery
Capacity
Cells
Technology
Run Time (Up To)
Communications
Wireless Protocol
Wireless Controller
Features
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
Memory Card Reader
AC Adapter
Output
Input
Videos

Main
Model
Dell XPS 13
Price
$1,429.99
Advantages
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Main
Model
Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015
Price
$1,498.68
Advantages
PROCESSOR / CHIPSET CPU: Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 2.2 GHz
PROCESSOR / CHIPSET Number of Cores: Quad-Core
PROCESSOR / CHIPSET Cache: L3 - 6 MB
RAM Installed Size: 16 GB
BATTERY Capacity: 99.5 Wh
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSION Memory Card Reader: Yes ( SDXC Card )
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3317U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
2.6 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
Cache
L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Chipset Type
Mobile Intel QS67 Express
Features
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Monitor
Diagonal Size
13.3 in
display
LCD Backlight Technology
WLED backlight
Widescreen Display
Yes
Monitor Features
Corning Gorilla glass, edge-to-edge glass
Type
LED
Display Resolution Abbreviation
HD
Resolution
—
TFT Technology
—
RAM
Memory Speed
1600 MHz
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM
Installed Size
8 GB
Configuration Features
—
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Windows 8
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory Allocation Technology
Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Sound
Stereo speakers, two microphones
Features
MaxxAudio 4
Hard Drive
Type
SSD
Capacity
256 GB
Specific Type
—
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Miscellaneous
Color
silver
Case Material
aluminum, carbon fiber
Color Category
—
System
Notebook Type
Ultrabook
Dimensions & Weight
Width
12.4 in
Depth
8.1 in
Height
0.7 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
3 lbs (1.36 kg, 48 oz)
Input
Type
keyboard, touchpad
Features
multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant
Localization & Layout
—
Input Device
Backlight
Yes
battery
Capacity
47 Wh
Cells
6-cell
Technology
lithium polymer
Run Time (Up To)
—
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Wireless Controller
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235
Features
Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader
—
AC Adapter
Output
45 Watt
Input
—
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3.4 GHz
Number of Cores
Quad-Core
Cache
L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Chipset Type
—
Features
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, integrated memory controller
Monitor
Diagonal Size
15.4 in
display
LCD Backlight Technology
LED backlight
Widescreen Display
Yes
Monitor Features
—
Type
LED
Display Resolution Abbreviation
—
Resolution
2880 x 1800
TFT Technology
IPS
RAM
Memory Speed
1600 MHz
Technology
DDR3L SDRAM
Installed Size
16 GB
Configuration Features
provided memory is soldered
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
—
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology
—
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Sound
Stereo speakers , two microphones
Features
—
Hard Drive
Type
SSD, flash storage, flash storage
Capacity
256 GB
Specific Type
flash storage
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Miscellaneous
Color
—
Case Material
aluminum
Color Category
silver
System
Notebook Type
notebook
Dimensions & Weight
Width
14.1 in
Depth
9.7 in
Height
0.7 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
4.5 lbs (2.04 kg, 72 oz)
Input
Type
Force Touch trackpad, backlit keyboard
Features
ambient light sensor, multi-touch touchpad
Localization & Layout
English
Input Device
Backlight
—
battery
Capacity
99.5 Wh
Cells
—
Technology
—
Run Time (Up To)
9 sec
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller
—
Features
—
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader
Yes ( SDXC Card )
AC Adapter
Output
85 Watt
Input
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
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Summary

The MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 is equipped with a better CPU than the Dell XPS 13: Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 2.2 GHz clock speed versus Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3317U running at 1.7 GHz clock speed. This is the most important difference between these laptops as powerful CPU is better at performing multiple tasks at once. The MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 has a more number of RAM 16 GB DDR3L SDRAM compared to 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM of the XPS 13. This means that the MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 will handle more number of running applications at the same time.

The MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 has a better battery life as it is equipped with 99 Wh battery which is 52 Wh bigger in comparison to the Dell XPS 13 cell. That's mean this model will work for a longer time without charging. The XPS 13 weighs 3 lbs which is 1.5 lbs less than the weight of the MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015.

The MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 has 6 advantages and the XPS 13 only 1 so the MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 will become the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.