Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
Apple M5 against Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 13.6-inch vs 14-inch screens, 1.23 vs 1.36 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | MacBook Air 13 (M5) | XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | ₹1,19,900 (16GB, 512GB) | No info |
| Announced | March 2026 | January 2026 |
| Operating System | macOS (shipped with macOS Tahoe) | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
| Model Numbers | Mac17,3 | DA14260 (regulatory model P202G) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 309.52 x 209.71 x 15.2 mm |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 15.2 mm (14.62 mm with OLED) |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.36 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminium | CNC aluminium unibody |
| Colours | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight | Graphite, Shimmer Gold |
Display | ||
| Size | 13.6-inch | 14-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 (224 ppi) | 1920 x 1200 (162 ppi) / 2880 x 1800 OLED (243 ppi) |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit | 2K LCD |
| Anti-Glare | Not published by Apple | Yes (LCD), anti-reflective OLED |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | Not published by Apple | 2.8K OLED (touch) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 1 to 120 Hz variable (LCD), 20 to 120 Hz VRR (OLED) |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits (LCD), 400 nits typical / 500 nits peak (OLED) |
| Colour Gamut | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone | 100% sRGB (LCD), 100% DCI-P3 (OLED) |
| Touchscreen | No | Optional (OLED) |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Apple M5, 10-core CPU with 8-core GPU or 10-core GPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 / Core Ultra 7 355 / Core Ultra X7 358H / Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Top Processor | Apple M5, 10-core CPU (4 super cores + 6E), 10-core GPU, 153 GB/s memory bandwidth | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 16 cores (4P + 8E + 4LPE), 16 threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 18 MB cache |
| Graphics | Integrated Apple M5 GPU, 8-core or 10-core, Neural Accelerators, hardware ray tracing | Intel Graphics (Core Ultra 5 325, 7 355) / Intel Arc B390 (X7 358H, X9 388H), integrated |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine (plus GPU Neural Accelerators) | Intel AI Boost NPU, 47 to 50 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | LPDDR5X-7467 (16 GB), 9600 |
| Max RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Soldered RAM | Not published by Apple | Yes (not upgradeable) |
| Storage Options | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 2230 / Gen5 2280 (2, 4 TB) |
| Max Storage | 4 TB | 4 TB |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 53.8 Wh | 70 Wh (3-cell) |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours (video) | 31 h (2K LCD), 24 h (OLED) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 18 hours (streaming) | Up to 31 h streaming (2K LCD) |
| Battery Life (Web) | Up to 15 hours (wireless) | Not published by Dell |
| Charger | 30W USB-C (35W dual-port with 10-core GPU) in India, 70W fast charge optional | 100W USB-C |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery) |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support | 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Charging Port | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) | USB-C |
| External Displays | Up to 2, up to 8K at 60Hz | Not published by Dell |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 12MP, 1080p video | 8 MP (1440p 30 fps) |
| IR Camera | Not published by Apple | Yes |
| Webcam Features | Center Stage, Desk View | 4K 30 fps without Studio Effects |
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 4 (2 woofers + 2 tweeters) |
| Speaker Power | Not published by Apple | 10W total |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Spatial Audio) | Not published by Dell |
| Microphones | 3-mic array, Voice Isolation | Dual-array mics |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (Magic Keyboard) | Yes |
| IR Face Unlock | Not published by Apple | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Not published by Dell |
| Notable Features | Up to two external displays (one up to 8K at 60 Hz), Thread networking, fanless design | Copilot+ PC, ExpressCharge Boost (35% in 20 minutes with 100W adapter), variable refresh down to 1 Hz on LCD |