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AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

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General

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Series

MacBook Air1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

XPS2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Entry-level XPS design.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MC6T4LL/A, A3240, Mac16,1210Retailer pagedrazby.fs.gov.cz/handlers/Vyhlaska/4914Read 7 October 2026Exact US Sky Blue base reference, 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB. Government tax-administration public auction listing contains the original manufacturer package-label pixels. Government-authored wrapper is retailer/sales listing provenance, not a manufacturer PDF. A3240 and Mac16,12 are common 13-inch M4 identifiers. No other GPU SKU, refurbished part number or unique device identifier is retained in product data.11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102869Read 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025) row names Model Identifier Mac16,12. Broad part-number family list also contains higher-GPU configurations, so it is not copied wholesale.12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-13-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB page independently identifies MC6T4LL/A, A3240 and Mac16,12. Current full ordinary indexed table read, direct site request failed. EMC is not needed for selected reference.

DX132601Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Names the XPS 13 (DX13260) unveiled at Computex 2026.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

19594989026010Retailer pagedrazby.fs.gov.cz/handlers/Vyhlaska/4914Read 7 October 2026Directly read original maker-label digits for exact MC6T4LL/A Sky Blue base US package. UPC stored without spaces. MicroCenter and Best Buy independently corroborate. GlobalOffice Mexico exact-title listing prints 195949890147, contradicted by actual maker-label pixels. No serial or hardware-address field transcribed.13Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/692841/apple-macbook-air-13-mc6t4ll-a-(early-2025)-136-laptop-computer-sky-blueRead 7 October 2026Exact MC6T4LL/A Sky Blue, 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB, UPC 195949890260. Corroborates original package label.14Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-laptop-apple-m4-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-sky-blue/6534644Read 7 October 2026Exact MC6T4LL/A and UPC 195949890260 corroborate original package label. No current store price imported.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 March 20251Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

31 May 20261Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Article published 2026-05-31 23:00 UTC, the end of the Computex 2026 embargo, and reports the XPS 13 as unveiled. Tom's Hardware also says it was revealed in May.

Status

Discontinued15Press articleheise.de/en/news/Apple-tidies-up-Over-a-dozen-products-discontinued-11205485.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current status as of October 7, 2026. Later report explicitly says M4 models are no longer sold directly by Apple. Current new-product catalogue has only M5. Earlier March 3 Tom’s Guide claim that M4 stayed in lineup is older and does not establish current sale. Exact discontinuation day remains unresolved. Third-party clearance and Apple refurbished stock are separate.16Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-airRead 7 October 2026Current first-party new MacBook Air catalogue read on October 7, 2026, all listed configurations are M5. Supports later explicit removal report. Retained old documentation and refurbished stock are not asserted to be current new-product lineup.

Available2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Available for sale at the originally announced list price.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024)17Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Explicit model predecessor, existing apple-macbook-air-13-m3 record verified. No M3 measurement transferred.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)32Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m5-2026Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Air 13 (M5, 2026) replaces the MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025).

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$9991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: base 13-inch starts at $999 in US, excluding sales tax. Education and later prices excluded.

$6991Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Launch at $699 for everyone and $599 for students 16 and up. The $699 model has a non-Ultra Intel chip, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. US price, before sales tax.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Starting at $599 for students and $699 for everyone else. Dell's US store shows $699.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1,19918Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 7 October 2026Maker German 13-inch base launch consumer price including VAT, all four finishes. Base hardware is the represented 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB, separately bound by maker tech sheet and board list. Regional euro launch price, not conversion of US MSRP or current discount. Education EUR 1069 excluded. Retained reference package remains US MC6T4LL/A.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

US2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026US launch: $599 for students and $699 for everyone else, with the link to Dell US.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Sky, Storm3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The 8GB model is available in sky and storm. The 16GB model only in sky.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026CNC-machined aluminum casing in Sky or Storm.

Segment

Ultrabook1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

Ultrabook3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Subtitle: an affordable laptop that looks and feels like a premium ultraportable.

Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026

Clamshell6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Clamshell.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width304.1Depth215Thickness (max)11.3mm(12 × 8.5 × 0.4 in)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Width296.9Depth200.66Thickness (max)12.7mm(11.7 × 7.9 × 0.5 in)1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Dell spec table: 11.69 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches (296.9mm x 200.66mm x 12.7mm).2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 0.5 x 11.69 x 7.9 inches (12.7 x 296.9 x 200.66 mm).

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.24kg(2.7 lb)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

1kg(2.2 lb)2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2.2 pounds (1 kg). Windows Central writes 0.9 kg, which does not fit 2.2 pounds.

Lid material

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026The article calls it an all-aluminum machine.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026CNC-machined aluminum casing.

Bottom material

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026All-aluminum machine.

Max hinge angle

130°19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Published non-measured physical opening angle. Current LaptopDecision 2025 table corroborates. Original M4 repair parts list has one display assembly per colour, shared across logic-board/GPU options. No old-generation measurement or clamshell-label inference.

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

13.6in(34.5 cm)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

13.4in(34 cm)1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 13.4-inch, touch, 120Hz, 2560 x 1600, 500 nits.

Native resolution

2560 × 1664px3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

2560 × 1600px1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Pixel density

224.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

225.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

IPS4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026The display uses IPS technology. Tom's Hardware says Dell does not specify the panel type, and units may use panels from different makers.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model display specifications: glossy yes.

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Touchscreen

No17Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Exact tested 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB public verdict explicitly states no touch input support. Protected result cells not accessed.20Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4512697/export/pdf/downloadRead 7 October 2026Exact US A3240 16 GB row lists MC6T4 among base model identifiers. Touch Screen explicitly No. Matching RTINGS base review and Staples MC6T4LL/A table independently corroborate. Different 32 GB certificate and its power readings are not imported.

Yes1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1664	60	No

Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model specifications: IPS native 2560 x 1664 at 60 Hz. No external-display timing inferred.17Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Public exact tested base-model verdict explicitly 60 Hz display and no VRR. Adds vrr=false to existing native 2560x1664/60Hz row. No external adaptive-sync support is denied by this built-in-panel fact. Protected measurement tables not accessed.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	120	Yes

Source1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: 2560x1600 (2.5K), 30-120Hz VRR. One display for every CPU version.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

500nits3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: 100% DCI-P3. Reviewed repeats it as 100% DCI-P3 coverage according to Dell. Tom's Guide measured 74.7% and XDA 99%, so the claim is not confirmed. Measured values are not stored.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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DisplayHDR 4001Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: DisplayHDR 400. Taken from Dell's table as relayed here. Not checked against the VESA list.

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M43Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Intel Core 5 3202Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Intel's Core 5 320, a six-core chip with two Cougar Cove P-cores and four Darkmont LPE cores.

Processor brand

Apple3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Intel2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Intel Wildcat Lake.

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

Core type	Count	Core
Performance	4	Performance
Efficiency	6	Efficiency

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Chip: 10-core M4 with four Performance and six Efficiency cores. No Apple super cores in this generation.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	Cougar Cove	4.6
Low-power efficiency	4	Darkmont	3.4

Source2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 6-core, 2 + 0 + 4, up to 4.6 GHz. Base clocks are left out because sources differ.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two Performance cores that Turbo up to 4.6 GHz and four Efficient cores that reach 3.4 GHz.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

2=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

107Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

66Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Processor threads 6. Part J5NMC is the 16 GB configuration, so only values shared by all Core 5 320 configurations are taken.

Max boost clock

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4.6GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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6MB6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Processor cache 6 MB, Smart Cache type.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026Apple M4 uses second-generation 3 nm technology. The represented Air explicitly uses M4.

1.8nm2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Wildcat Lake is built on the same 18A process as Panther Lake. Stored as 1.8 nm, the nominal class Intel gives 18A (see the Intel testimony source).10Maker spec sheet (PDF)d1dth6e84htgma.cloudfront.net/HHRG_119_IF_17_Wstate_Grebe_J_20260415_77d1a28e09.pdfRead 14 October 2026Intel written testimony to the US House Energy and Commerce Committee, April 15, 2026, page 2: Intel manufactures an advanced 1.8 nanometer-class technology, or 18A. This is the nominal class, not a gate length. Wildcat Lake use of 18A comes from Tom's Hardware.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

38TOPS8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026M4 Neural Engine peak up to 38 trillion operations per second. Chip maker claim, not measured laptop sustained rate. Precision is not stated.

16TOPS5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026The base version's Core Series 3 chip only includes a 16 TOPS NPU. HotHardware says 17 TOPS, kelaptop says 16 TOPS. Precision not stated.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026NPU performance up to 16 TOPs, Intel AI Boost.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Only integrated M4 GPU is installed.

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Graphics Intel Graphics (2 Xe cores). The review calls the GPU performance weak.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M4 8-core GPU3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 20268-core GPU base configuration. 10-core GPU upgrade excluded.

Intel Graphics (2 Xe3 cores)2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Intel Graphics (2 Xe3).

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Standard 16 GB unified memory, paired with 256 GB SSD.

8GB2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table for the $699 model: 8GB LPDDR5X-7467 (single-channel).3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026$699 with 8GB of RAM, $899 with 16GB, both with 512GB of storage and the Core 5 320.9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The reviewed unit is the $699 entry-level model with 8GB of RAM.

RAM type

LPDDR5X7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base 16 GB, Dual-Channel, onboard. The review writes LPDDR5-7500. LPDDR5 tops out at 6400 MT/s, so 7500 is the LPDDR5X rate. Stored as LPDDR5X, as for the 15-inch M4 Air.

LPDDR5X1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026RAM row: 8GB, 16GB and 32GB (Core Ultra only) LPDDR5x-7467.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

7,500MT/s7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base 16 GB LPDDR5-7500 published installed speed.

7,467MT/s1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

27Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications explicitly says Dual-Channel.

12Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Wildcat Lake is a single-channel product, even with 16 GB.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Base 13-inch reviewer describes no maintenance options and onboard RAM.

Soldered6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Memory form factor On-board. Reviewed.com calls the RAM non-upgradeable.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 20268GB of single-channel, non-upgradeable RAM for the lowest-cost version.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

16GB12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-13-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base page says 24 or 32 GB purchase configuration automatically changes GPU to 10 cores. Supports 16 GB maximum while retaining 8-core GPU. Generic Maximum RAM 32 GB table is qualified by that footnote.21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/121934Read 7 October 2026Retained 8-core GPU reference has 16 GB maximum. Complete maker board table lists only 16 GB / 256 GB with 8-core GPU. All 24/32 GB boards use 10-core GPU. EveryMac explicitly says adding RAM necessarily upgrades the GPU, so broader manufacturer family 32 GB is not assigned to this fixed GPU configuration. No post-purchase memory upgrade implied.

16GB3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: 8GB or 16GB, single-channel LPDDR5 at 7467 MT/s. The 32 GB option is Core Ultra only.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Maximum internal memory 16 GB for the Core 5 320.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

256GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Standard 256 GB SSD. Alternative purchase capacities are not installed storage.

512GB2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026512 GB NVMe SSD. Only 512 GB is sold at launch. 256 GB and 1 TB come later.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 20269Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026512GB of storage.

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

NVMe SSD2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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41Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Storage row: M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 256GB (post-launch), 512GB and 1TB (Core Ultra only).

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

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BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A short 2230 M.2 SSD in the upper-right corner. The two review units had a Kioxia BG7 and an SK hynix PVC10, so the installed drive model varies.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026One SSD installed, M.2 2230.

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 / DisplayPort 1.4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Exact tech sheet names Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 at up to 40 Gb/s, plus native DisplayPort 1.4 output over USB-C. Existing two left USB-C connectors counted once each. Charging input maximum and peripheral output watts remain unstated, supplied/optional adapter ratings not substituted.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026M4 tour: left MagSafe 3 and two Thunderbolt 4, right 3.5 mm audio.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Wired to
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Yes	65	Integrated GPU
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Yes	65	Integrated GPU

Source2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C. Wildcat Lake models use USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4 is for Panther Lake models.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026One USB-C on either side, both 10 Gbps, with DisplayPort 2.1 and charging. No headphone jack.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two USB-C ports, one on each side. Both support charging, DisplayPort and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort Alternate Mode. USB Type-C required charging power min 27 W and max 65 W, with a 65 W adapter. The 65 W is stored as charging input, the laptop maximum is not stated by Dell in the sources read. Intel Graphics is the only GPU, so display output is from the iGPU.

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Wireless row: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 family tech sheet explicitly Wi-Fi 6E. Separate maker networking document establishes 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz bands and router/region conditions.22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-nz/102285Read 7 October 2026Maker explains 6 GHz on Wi-Fi 6E clients with optional 2.4/5 GHz operation. Eligibility explicitly includes MacBook Air introduced in 2024 or later, and exact M4 tech sheet specifies Wi-Fi 6E. Supported three bands, subject to router/software and regional availability. No Wi-Fi 7 upgraded standard assigned.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Tri-band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi module

Broadcom 0x14E4 / 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base Specifications names Broadcom 0x14E4 / 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort.

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2133Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 2x2.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

6.01Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20263Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Bluetooth 6.0.

Cellular

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No6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Mobile network connection: No.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

US ANSI, ISO3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

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Key switches

Scissor23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/101268Read 7 October 2026Exact 13-inch M4 repair manual directly links this key exploded-view and scissor replacement procedure. Current M4 family scissor architecture, not assumed from Magic Keyboard branding. EveryMac M4 comparison and Ars firsthand review corroborate.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/122003Read 7 October 2026Exact M4 repair manual Procedures links Keys Overview, which names scissor mechanism. Covers retained 13-inch generation and board configurations.

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Single colour25Spec databasee-catalog.co.uk/APPLE-MC6T4.htmRead 7 October 2026Explicit white keyboard lighting, therefore single colour. Exact page lists MC6T4LL/A among retained package codes. Maker Backlit Magic Keyboard corroborates illumination, with the secondary source supplying colour. No RGB inferred or claimed.

Backlit, type not stated3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell includes a keyboard backlight. The colour is not stated.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Backlit chiclet keys.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No26Retailer pagestaples.ca/products/3114987-en-apple-macbook-air-13-m4-chip-256-gb-ssd-16-gb-unified-memory-sky-blue-englishRead 7 October 2026Explicit dedicated physical number pad absence for same US-coded Sky Blue base package. Maker 78-key US / 79-key ISO inventory and complete top view corroborate. Number row is not a dedicated keypad.

No6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Numeric keypad: No.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1mm19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Secondary published physical travel, not reviewer-measured actuation or a copied M3 test. Current M4 repair inventory uses common colour-specific top case 661-50063 Sky Blue for all CPU/GPU board options. No measurement method is published. No different value found in reliable current sources.

0.8mm5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026Hands-on at Computex: only 0.8mm of travel.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

No3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Complete current input inventory consists of 78/79-key Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Force Touch trackpad. Matching full top view and repair inventory show all controls and no dedicated stick device. This is complete visible-control evidence, not an assumption from an unspecified pointing-device line.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026Matching M4 complete top view labels keyboard, Touch ID, camera, microphone and Force Touch trackpad. No dedicated pointing stick in complete visible-control inventory.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Matching M4 tech sheet names Force Touch. Official Apple support says Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and have no mechanical click when off.

Mechanical3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A physical click pad rather than haptic.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

1080p1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Camera row: 1080p + IR.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

No19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Explicit no infrared sensor, with fingerprint hardware separately marked Yes. Current M4 maker camera is 12 MP Center Stage and common colour-specific display assembly for all logic boards. IR face authentication is not supplied by Touch ID. No Windows driver compatibility inferred from macOS alone.

Yes1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Article: a slim webcam with 1080p resolution and an IR sensor for Windows Hello.

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

43Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

41Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20264Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad speakers.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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8W1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Audio row: quad speakers (8W total). Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide call it 8W of peak output.5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026Four speakers for a total 8W peak output.

Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation microphone mode, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking using supported AirPods models3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Exact 13-inch model Audio section explicitly lists Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes, alongside Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. Dynamic head tracking requires supported AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. It is not an unconditional built-in-speaker feature. No 15-inch speaker count or component measurement inherited.

Dolby Atmos1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

24Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dual array microphones.5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026A dual-mic array.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Number of microphones 2.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

53.8Wh3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

52Wh1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Battery row: 52Wh, 800ED cells.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 52 Whr.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	18
Web browsing	15

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Maker January 2025 test uses matching base 13-inch M4, 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB. Wi-Fi web 25 sites or 1080p streaming in Safari, display eight clicks from bottom and keyboard backlight off.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	17

Source1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Dell claims up to 17 hours of battery life when streaming video. TechFinitive says Dell is targeting up to 17 hours of video streaming. Test settings are not published in these sources.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

30W3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026US base supplied 30 W adapter. Optional 70 W fast-charge adapter excluded from supplied rating.

65W3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Power Adapter 65W USB-C.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

USB-C3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A 65W USB-C charger with a removable cable, so the laptop end is USB-C.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026Claim up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes requires optional 70 W USB-C adapter, not the supplied 30 W adapter.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

01Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Thin, light fanless design.

21Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026The article says it has a dual-fan cooling system.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell equipped the XPS 13 with a pair of fans.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

No19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Explicit current model physical cooling classification. Apple documents fanless design and common M4 logic-board chassis, but fanless alone is not the negative premise. No contrary reliable source for this current 13-inch model found. Liquid metal list has no absence item, so no invented component row.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

Name
Automatic
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Source27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-asia/101613Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly includes 13-inch M4 2025 in Low Power support. Automatic is factory default. High Power supported-model list excludes this fanless Air and no such mode is added. macOS/software availability applies, Sequoia 15.1 or later current enhancements documented. No watt limits inferred. This does not establish which mode a reviewer actually used.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026Top illustration explicitly labels Touch ID as power button.

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TPM

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2.07Retailer pagecurrys.ie/products/dell-xps-13-dx13260-13.4-laptop-intel-core-5-512-gb-ssd-silver-10306181.htmlRead 14 October 2026Security features: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip. Currys Ireland listing of the 8 GB Core 5 320 model.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

No4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026Complete matching M4 exterior views and connector inventory show MagSafe 3, two USB-C ports and right headphone jack, with no dedicated physical cable-lock slot. Complete visible-control/port inventory scope. USB-C accessory locks are separate.

No7Retailer pagecurrys.ie/products/dell-xps-13-dx13260-13.4-laptop-intel-core-5-512-gb-ssd-silver-10306181.htmlRead 14 October 2026Security features: Kensington lock supported via USB Type-C ports. The lock uses a USB-C port, so there is no dedicated lock slot. TechFinitive also mentions a Kensington USB-C PortLock.

Software

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Operating system

macOS Sequoia1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Launch publication explicitly names macOS Sequoia.

Windows 11 Home3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Windows 11 Home.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home (64-bit).

OS family

macOS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Windows3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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0.239Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lab table: Delta-E 0.23. Tom's Guide does not state the formula, colour space or picture mode. XPS 13 with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD, the $699 model.

PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

173points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cinebench 2024 Single Core, 173 points. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

815points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cinebench 2024 Multi Core, initial 815 points. 30-minute 710-point sustained result is a different condition. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

3,820points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core, 3820 points. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

14,903points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core, 14903 points. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

716points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 20263DMark Steel Nomad score 716 for matching Sky Blue M4 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB. Steel Nomad Light 3168 is a different test. macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	103
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	39
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, AA: SMAA	Not available	34
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest, AA: TAA	Not available	30
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, AA: SMAA	Not available	39.7
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, AA: TAA	Not available	27.8
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, AA: TAA	Not available	23.1
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, AA: TAA	Not available	22.6
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	25.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	20.3
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	17
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	14.3
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Low	Not available	53.2
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	46.3
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	High	Not available	40.7
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	28.7
Civilization 7	1920	1080	Low	Not available	98
Civilization 7	1920	1080	Medium, AA: MSAA	Not available	78.2
Civilization 7	1920	1080	High, AA: MSAA	Not available	62.9

Source9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Final game table: published resolutions, presets and AA retained. Cyberpunk FSR off. Unstated ray tracing, frame generation and 1% lows omitted. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

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BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Max load	40

Source4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Sound meter about 14 to 18 inches from the display during a looped Steel Nomad Lite stress test: about 40 dBA on average. The 45 dBA peak came from the reviewer moving in a chair. Idle did not register above the lab sound floor in the low 30s dBA, so no idle row. Power mode not stated. The reviewed unit has 16GB RAM and 512GB, the same Core 5 320 and cooling as the 8GB model.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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40dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

44.9°C9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stress-test top grid maximum 44.9 degrees Celsius, room 21.2. Fluke t3000FC and Voltcraft IR-900. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.6°C9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stress-test bottom grid maximum 42.6 degrees Celsius, room 21.2. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

34.2°C9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stress-test palmrest and touchpad maximum 34.2 degrees Celsius, room 21.2. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	16.22
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	7.08

Source9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Wi-Fi 16h 13min at 150 nits and 7h 05min at maximum brightness. Minutes converted to hours and rounded to two decimals. Browser version is not stated. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	14.43

Source9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Continuous Wi-Fi web surfing with the display set to 150 nits: 14 hours 26 minutes (14.43 h). Power mode not stated. Same $699 8GB model.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

16.22h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

14.43h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

8.8W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maximum idle wall reading 8.8 W. Review uses supplied 30 W adapter. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

18.5W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra, FSR off, 150 nits, average wall reading 18.5 W. Supplied 30 W adapter. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

30.8W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maximum load wall reading 30.8 W. Supplied 30 W adapter briefly limits stress. This is not CPU configured power. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

1.225kg(2.7 lb)7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base reviewer measured 1.225 kg without 170 g adapter. Maker published weight 1.24 kg remains separate.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

No8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026Existing M4 chip primary claim is Neural Engine up to 38 TOPS, precision unstated. Reference M4/macOS Sequoia configuration is separate from Microsoft Windows 11 Copilot+ class.28Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 7 October 2026Necessary conditions: Copilot+ is a Windows 11 PC class with 40+ NPU TOPS. Exact reference ships macOS Sequoia and Apple M4 claimed Neural Engine peak up to 38 TOPS. Apple does not state precision, so this is declared capability/class comparison, not a new precision-specific throughput claim. Native macOS and Apple Intelligence are not Copilot+ certification. Optional virtual-machine software is separate.

No5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026The base version does not support Copilot+ PC features such as Recall. The Core Ultra 7 355 version has a 59 TOPS NPU.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

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EPEAT

Gold29Certification listepeat.net/computers-and-displays-search-result/page-1/size-25Read 7 October 2026Exact 13-inch M4 United States registration is Gold, active certification registration. Active EPEAT status does not mean active manufacture or first-party new sales. Maker launch environmental report independently corroborates US Gold rating.30Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/M4_MacBook_Air_PER_March2025.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker March 2025 report explicitly EPEAT Gold, evaluated US configuration, with 13-inch 256 GB baseline. No factory/facility certification promoted to product certification.

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15E31Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCGA3240Read 7 October 2026Exact A3240 hardware is identified on original US MC6T4LL/A package label. Reproduced FCC grant explicitly Certification and Part 15E for WLAN. This is a radio equipment authorization, not a company-wide/facility badge. No SAR or unrelated numerical power fields added. No Canadian or EU certificate assumed from other-market info sheet.

Eyesafe1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row lists Eyesafe, next to Dolby Vision and anti-glare.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

13-inch MacBook Air, 30W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026US base bundle. 8-core GPU supplied 30 W, not optional 35 W or 70 W.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The compact charger that Dell includes with the XPS 13.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US One-Year Limited Warranty for Mac products, April 22, 2022 to present. Statutory rights and refurbished warranty prices excluded.

1year8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Dell XPS 13 (DX13260) offers a one-year limited hardware warranty. US review, Dell US price.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited-warranty service options explicitly include carry-in at Apple Retail/AASP and mail-in when Apple determines eligibility. Apple chooses one or more options, so both are documented routes rather than a guarantee of every route in every location. Mail-in uses prepaid waybill/customer shipment, not guaranteed staffed collection. Optional paid AppleCare or on-site service is not imported. The third DIY-parts option has no enum and remains report-only.

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-color1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

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Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1222093Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/154Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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