Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar vs. Dell XPS 13 7390

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Dell XPS 13 7390. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

retina display clarity

high build quality

powerful processing capabilities

innovative touch bar feature

excellent sound system

higher price point

limited port variety

no upgradable memory

non-standard keyboard layout

Dell XPS 13 7390 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 13 7390 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

sharp display resolution

fast performance speeds

good battery life

reliable build quality

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Dell XPS 13 7390
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar vs. Dell XPS 13 7390 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.49 cm 30.176 cm x 19.924 cm x 1.163 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Silver | Space grey Silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 227 166
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Features BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Wide Colour Gamut, arsenic-free glass, beryllium free, Retina display, True Tone display Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD soldered 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Resolution - 0.9 Megapixel
Camera Features FaceTime HD camera Fixed focus, 78 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3271-CG
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 58.2 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
Battery Run Time Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 10 hours
Video playback: up to 10 hours
Standby time: up to 30 days
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AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 61 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
Type Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, Touch Bar Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
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, Siri, 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 Touch Bar Dell XPS 13 7390
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features T2 Security Chip -
SAR Value 0.79 W/kg (body) -
Repairability Index 5.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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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