Apple made the transition to its own processors - Apple Silicon - and away from Intel in 2020, and the devices running the M chips are seriously powerful. In short, it's an interesting and exciting time to buy a MacBook. We've rounded up everything from the MacBook Air (M1) to the 16-inch MacBook Pro (M2), to help you work out what each model offers, how much they cost, how they can be configured and what their pros and cons are. Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Nintendo Switch.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Xbox Console.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Google Nest.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Amazon Echo Devices.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Fire TV Stick.Overall, if you want a brilliant thin and light 13-inch laptop, and the MacBook Air doesn't do it for you, then get the Dell XPS 13. Although power-users may not be satisfied. Performance-wise, with the lower specced versions you're never going to be able to handle graphics heavy tasks, but during our Dell XPS 13 (9310) review we found it able to handle 4K video rendering and batch image processing admirably. The latest model comes with 11th generation Intel processors and up to 32GB RAM, so it easily competes with the MacBook Air, and in some cases surpasses it, and its battery life is also now better than ever. It's actually more compact that the Air, thanks to a thinner design and slimmer bezels around the screen, which makes it even more portable. Like the MacBook Air, it's sleek and stylish, with an excellent 13.4-inch screen. The MacBook Air is a thin and light 13-inch laptop that's as stylish as it is a great performer, and that's why the Dell XPS 13 is in our view an excellent alternative. we haven't tested the latest MacBook yet), but we do expect the Dell XPS 17 to give it a run for its money. Is it a match for the latest MacBook with its M2 chip? It's too early to tell (ie. In our tests, we found the battery lasted around 5 hours and 45 minutes, which while not terrible, wasn't exactly impressive. It's capable of handling processor-intensive tasks like gaming and photo and video editing with ease. Last year, we reviewed the XPS 17 9710, which has now been superseded by the 9720, but as we were so impressed by the previous version, we're sure we'd also be delighted with this upgrade.Īt 17-inches, it's also bigger than even the largest MacBook Pro (16-inches) and its 3,840 x 2,400 touchscreen is beautifully bright and clear and has ultra-thin bezels. It's got power, thanks to its Tiger Lake chips and NVIDIA RTX 3050 graphics, and it's got the looks too, with a a thin and light design that will make even the biggest Apple fan take notice. In our view, the Dell XPS 17 is one of the best alternatives for the MacBook Pro.
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