MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs XPS 13 (9340)

Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 10C GPU (MacBook Air 13 M3 Series) 512GB / 16GB

AED 4,299

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Dell XPS 13 9340 Core Ultra 7 512GB / 16GB

AED 4,299

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XPS 13 (9340)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs XPS 13 (9340)

Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 wins on CPU performance tier with its M3 8-core CPU outperforming the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H’s 16-core chip in sustained workloads due to 10.5W PL1 efficiency versus 24W, and its fanless design ensures silent operation under load. The MacBook Air suits video editors needing 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD for 4K timeline editing with macOS-optimized apps like Final Cut Pro, delivering 15+ hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 with 32GB LPDDR5x RAM and Wi-Fi 7 is better for coders running multiple VMs or data scientists using Python/R with heavy memory demands and needing Windows compatibility. In UAE at AED 4299 vs AED 4299, the MacBook Air is better because it lasts 6+ hours longer on battery. In India at ₹104900 vs ₹134990, the MacBook Air wins on value because it delivers superior battery life and performance at ₹30,090 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (M3)

XPS 13 (9340)

Processor

Apple M3 8c/8t, 4 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core, 4 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core, 21 W PL2 / Short Burst, 10.5 W PL1 / Sustained

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 16c/22t, 6 x 4.8 GHz Intel Redwood Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.8 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 2 x 2.5 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 45 W PL2 / Short Burst, 24 W PL1 / Sustained, Meteor Lake-H

Graphics

Apple M3 10-Core GPU, 15 W TDP

Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU, Core: 2250 MHz, 31.0.101.5234

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 11.3 x 304.1 x 215 ( = 0.44 x 11.97 x 8.46 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.3 x 295.3 x 199.1 ( = 0.6 x 11.63 x 7.84 in)

RAM

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard

32 GB , LPDDR5x-7467, Dual-Channel, onboard, max. 64 GB

Storage

512

Battery

52.6 Wh Lithium-Polymer

55 Wh, 4524 mAh Lithium-Ion

Ports

2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4

Weight

1.237 kg ( = 43.63 oz / 2.73 pounds), Power Supply: 184 g ( = 6.49 oz / 0.41 pounds)

1.211 kg ( = 42.72 oz / 2.67 pounds), Power Supply: 256 g ( = 9.03 oz / 0.56 pounds)

Apple macOS 14 Sonoma

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (M3)	XPS 13 (9340)	Difference
UAE	AED 4,299	AED 4,299	—
India	₹ 1,04,900	₹ 1,34,990	MacBook Air 13 (M3) saves ₹ 30,090

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