Dell XPS 13 vs Apple MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012

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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
Image Aspect Ratio
RAM
Memory Speed
Technology
Installed Size
memory
Max Supported Size
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Memory Allocation Technology
Integrated Webcam
Sound
Features
Capture Resolutions
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
Installed Qty
Run Time (Up To)
Communications
Wireless Protocol
Wireless Controller
Features
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
AC Adapter
Output
Input
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Main
Model
Dell XPS 13
Price
Advantages
RAM Installed Size: 8 GB
HARD DRIVE Capacity: 256 GB
BATTERY Capacity: 47 Wh
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Model
Apple MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012
Price
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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
—
Image Aspect Ratio
—
RAM
Memory Speed
1600 MHz
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM
Installed Size
8 GB
memory
Max Supported Size
—
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
Capture Resolutions
—
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
Installed Qty
—
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
AC Adapter
Output
45 Watt
Input
—
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
2.6 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
Cache
L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Chipset Type
—
Features
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, integrated memory controller
Monitor
Diagonal Size
11.6 in
display
LCD Backlight Technology
LED backlight
Widescreen Display
Yes
Monitor Features
glossy
Type
LED
Display Resolution Abbreviation
HD
Resolution
1366 x 768 ( HD )
Image Aspect Ratio
16:9
RAM
Memory Speed
1600 MHz
Technology
DDR3L SDRAM
Installed Size
4 GB
memory
Max Supported Size
8 GB
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory Allocation Technology
Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Sound
Stereo speakers , microphone
Features
—
Capture Resolutions
1280 x 720
Hard Drive
Type
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Capacity
64 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
11.8 in
Depth
7.6 in
Height
0.7 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
2.38 lbs (1.08 kg, 38.08 oz)
Input
Type
backlit keyboard, trackpad
Features
ambient light sensor, multi-touch touchpad
Localization & Layout
English
Input Device
Backlight
—
battery
Capacity
35 Wh
Cells
—
Technology
—
Installed Qty
1
Run Time (Up To)
5 sec
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller
—
Features
—
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone output
Thunderbolt
AC Adapter
Output
45 Watt
Input
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
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Summary

The XPS 13 runs more memory 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM compared to 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM of the MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012. This means that the Dell XPS 13 will show a faster performance.

The XPS 13 is produced with a 256 GB SSD that is larger in compare with 64 GB SSD, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage of the MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012.

The XPS 13 has a better battery life as it is equipped with 47 Wh battery that is 12 Wh bigger in comparison to the Apple MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012 battery. It means that this notebook can be used for a longer time without charging. The MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012 weighs 2.38 lbs that is 0.62 lbs less compared to the weight of the XPS 13.

The XPS 13 has 3 advantages and the MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012 only 1 so the XPS 13 will become the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon.