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MacBook Air M4 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 2025

Mac vs Windows โ€” which ultrabook wins in 2026?

Apple

MacBook Air M4

9.4 /10

$999

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Dell

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus

8.6 /10

$799

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Side-by-Side Specs

Spec MacBook Air M4 Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
Processor Apple M4 10-core Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM 16GB unified 16GB DDR5
Display 13.6โ€ณ Retina 2560ร—1664 14โ€ณ 2.8K IPS 120Hz
Battery Up to 18 hours Up to 12 hours
Weight 2.7 lbs 3.42 lbs
Ports 2x USB-C, MagSafe 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, HDMI, SD
OS macOS Sequoia Windows 11 Home
Starting Price $999 $799

Where Each Wins

MacBook Air M4 Wins

โœ“Battery life (18 vs 12 hrs)

โœ“Lighter at 2.7 lbs

โœ“Silent fanless design

โœ“macOS ecosystem

Weaknesses

โœ—Only 2 ports

โœ—No HDMI or SD card

โœ—$200 more expensive

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus Wins

โœ“$200 cheaper

โœ“More ports including HDMI and SD

โœ“120Hz display

โœ“Windows compatibility

Weaknesses

โœ—Shorter battery life

โœ—Heavier at 3.42 lbs

โœ—Fan noise under load

Our Verdict

For most people the MacBook Air M4 wins โ€” the battery life advantage and silent operation are hard to beat. But if you need Windows, more ports, or want to save $200, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is an excellent choice and the best Windows ultrabook at its price.

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macOS users, students wanting all-day battery, those already in Apple ecosystem

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Windows users, those needing HDMI or SD card, budget-conscious buyers

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