Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell XPS 13 9300

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Detailed comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell XPS 13 9300. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Dell XPS 13 9300 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 13 9300 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning infinityedge display

compact, lightweight design

powerful intel performance

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell XPS 13 9300
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell XPS 13 9300 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 29.565 cm x 19.868 cm x 0.958 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.307 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.4"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 169.3
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.15 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 3733 MHz
Rated Speed - 3733 MHz
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, RGB camera, 77.7 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281-CG
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 13 9300
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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