Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Dell XPS 13 9345 (3 tied) — including overall score (7/10 vs 6.3/10).
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: which one should you buy?
Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 if you care most about overall score (7/10 vs 6.3/10), performance score (8.1/10 vs 7/10) and battery score (8.6/10 vs 7.7/10).
Choose the Dell XPS 13 9345 if you care most about portability score (9.7/10 vs 8.1/10), cpu threads (12 vs 10) and refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
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Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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 Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.1/10 | 9.7/10 |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.17 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm | 15.3 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Blue | Silver, Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm | 295.3 x 199.1 x 14.8-15.3 mm 11.63 x 7.84 x 0.58-0.6 inches |
| Footprint | 809 cm2 (125.3 inches2) | 588 cm2 (91.2 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 127 x 76 mm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 8.1/10 | 7/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1162 | 910 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 202 | 121 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 17463 | 14120 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 4121 | 2728 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 12 |
| CPU | Apple M5 (10-Core) | Snapdragon X Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 12 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.61 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | — | 4 GHz |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M5 (10-Core) | X1E-80-100 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 4.1 TFLOPS | 3.8 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-core) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | — | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1620 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 80 W |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-85 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 9600 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.4/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Display size | 15.3 in | 13.4 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 224 ppi | 169 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1223:1 | 2000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 27 ms | 35 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.9% | ~88.6% |
| Side bezels | 5.4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | 135° |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Battery capacity | 66.5 Wh | 55 Wh |
| Charging speed | 35 W | 60 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | — | 11.55 V |
| Full charge time | — | 1:35 hr |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.4 (2 tweeters and 4 woofers) | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Audio chip | — | Qualcomm WSA8845 |
| Speaker loudness | ~84.8 dB | ~82.3 dB |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W, 2x2W |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Dell XPS 13 9345: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Dell XPS 13 9345
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
- Overall score: 7/10 (vs 6.3/10)
- Performance score: 8.1/10 (vs 7/10)
- Battery score: 8.6/10 (vs 7.7/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.9/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1162 (vs 910)
- Cinebench (single-core): 202 (vs 121)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 17463 (vs 14120)
- Geekbench (single-core): 4121 (vs 2728)
- GPU compute: 4.1 TFLOPS (vs 3.8 TFLOPS)
- Display size: 15.3 in (vs 13.4 in)
- Pixel density: 224 ppi (vs 169 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 66.5 Wh (vs 55 Wh)
- Thickness: 11.5 mm (vs 15.3 mm)
- Fingerprint reader
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4)
Dell XPS 13 9345
- Portability score: 9.7/10 (vs 8.1/10)
- Display score: 5.5/10 (vs 5.4/10)
- CPU threads: 12 (vs 10)
- Storage upgradable
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Charging speed: 60 W (vs 35 W)
- Weight: 1.17 kg (vs 1.51 kg)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Facial recognition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 or the Dell XPS 13 9345?
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Dell XPS 13 9345 (3 tied) — including overall score (7/10 vs 6.3/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 or the Dell XPS 13 9345?
The Dell XPS 13 9345 costs around $1249, $50 less than the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 at around $1299.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 and the Dell XPS 13 9345?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (7/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs 6.3/10); performance score (8.1/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs 7/10); portability score (9.7/10 on the Dell XPS 13 9345 vs 8.1/10).