MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs XPS 13 (9340)

Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 wins on GPU performance with its 10-core M3 GPU versus the Dell’s 8-core Intel Arc iGPU, and remains fanless under sustained 12W load while the Dell runs at 24W PL1 with active cooling. The MacBook Air 15 M3 is best for video editors needing 16GB RAM and macOS optimization for Final Cut Pro, with 15+ hours of real-world battery life from its 66.5Wh pack. The Dell XPS 13 9340 suits coders and multitaskers requiring 32GB RAM and Wi-Fi 7 for low-latency cloud workflows, plus its lighter 1.211kg body aids portability. In UAE at AED 4499 vs AED 4299, the Dell is better because it offers double the storage and 16GB more RAM for just AED 200 more; in India at ₹109900 vs ₹134990, the MacBook Air wins on value because it delivers superior GPU and battery life for ₹25090 less.