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

Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 outperforms Dell XPS 13 in GPU class with its 10-core M3 GPU versus Intel Arc 8-core iGPU, and remains fanless under sustained 12W load while the XPS runs at 24W PL1 with active cooling. The MacBook Air 15 is best for video editors needing 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD with macOS optimization for Final Cut Pro, delivering 15+ hours of video playback. The Dell XPS 13 suits coders and multitaskers requiring 32GB LPDDR5x RAM and Wi-Fi 7 for low-latency cloud workflows, despite its 55Wh battery offering ~9 hours of light use. In UAE at AED 5299 vs AED 4299, the Dell wins on value because it offers double the RAM and Wi-Fi 7 for AED 1000 less; in India at ₹129900 vs ₹134990, the MacBook Air wins on value because it delivers superior GPU performance and 66.5Wh battery for ₹5090 less.