MacBook, being the ultimate device in terms of performance and sleek design, many laptop manufacturers attempt to create its own version or even beat it. Dell XPS 13 is another laptop believed to be a good alternative for MacBook. Reviews also say that it may even be better than MacBook.
According to Laptop Mag, the MacBook is much lighter compared to Dell XPS 13. MacBook only weighs two pounds. The Dell XPS 13 then is considered to have the "design triumph" because of its InfinityEdge display. The Dell XPS 13 has an aluminum top and bottom and carbon-fiber deck with soft touch finish.
Dell XPS 13 is a little heavier compared to the MscBook. Dell XPS 13 weighs 2.6 pounds but it is not much bigger or thicker. Dell XPS 13 measures 11 x 7.7 x 0.14 to 0.52 compared to Macbook's 11.98 x 7.88 x 0.33 inches.
One of the setbacks for Dell XPS 13 is the placement of its webcam because instead of the center, it is located at the upper left corner of the screen which makes for unflattering angles. In terms of the design, MacBook wins.
For ports, Dell XPS 13 is hands-down the winner. MacBook only has a headphone jack and a single USB-C port. The Dell XPS 13 has two USB 3.1 ports, a forward-looking USB-C with Thunderbolt and an SD card slot.
For the display, MacBook is the clear winner. Even with Dell XPS 13's 13-inch display and quad HD+ version (3200 x 1800 compared to 2304 x 1440 pixels) and touch capability, MacBook still is preferred device. MacBook has better accuracy as it is Delta-E rating of 1 beating Dell's mark with 3.1.
For audio, MacBook wins by a small margin. MacBook produced clear and mostly pleasing listening experience. The audio is loud enough to be heard by people in an open environment. Dell XPS 13 delivered clear vocals as well. MacBook only wins because of its low-end thump.
Most important for most is the value, this time Dell XPS 13 winning the category. MacBook starts at $1299 US. Dell XPS 13 begins with $799 US.
As added by Digital Trends, the Dell XPS 13 steals the title from MacBook in most areas. With the lower price. MacBook and Dell XPS 13 is considered the closest battles. The decision may have to rely on using either Mac OS or Windows. If the OS is not an issue, it is suggested that Dell XPS 13 is a better option.
