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Dell has achieved the perfect Ultrabook with the latest XPS 13, no small feat, and as far as Windows laptops in this class go, you can't do better right now.

Pros

• Lots of spec options
• Exceptional 16:10 anti-reflective display
• Stunning design
• Excellent keyboard and audio
• Iris Plus graphics

Jun 27, 2020  The MacBook Pro has a single display option: a 13.3-inch, 2560 x 1600-pixel panel. Lenovo gives you some flexibility by offering the ThinkPad X1 Carbon's 14-inch screen in 1080p, 2560 x. Go with the 13-inch MacBook Pro, but keep in mind that 10th-gen CPUs and the extra USB-C ports are only in the higher-priced versions. The 16-inch Pro is basically a desktop replacement. Aug 12, 2019  The screens of the MacBook Air (2019) and the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2019) are very similar in other respects. They are both 13.3-inches, with LED backlighting, IPS technology and a native.

The MacBook Pro is packed with hardware to excite, but all that comes at a high price. It does have some tricks up its sleeve though, not least the support for an eGPU over Thunderbolt 3

Pros

• Stunning Retina Display
• Thunderbolt 3
• Iris Plus graphics
• Improved base storage capacity
• 10th Gen Intel processors

Cons

• Expensive
• Entry models using 8th Gen processors and weaker graphics

Dell XPS 13 (9300) vs. MacBook Pro tech specs

Category	Dell XPS 13 9300	MacBook Pro
Processor	Intel Core i3-1005G1 Intel Core i5-1035G1 Intel Core i7-1065G7	8th Gen Intel Core i5 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10th Gen Intel Core i7
Display resolution	1080p non-touch 1080p touch> 4K touch	Retina 2560 x 1600 non-touch
RAM	4/8/16/32GB LPDDR4X 3733MHz	8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 16/32GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X
Graphics	Intel UHD Intel Iris Plus	Intel Iris Plus 645 New Intel Iris Plus
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB PCIe NVMe SSD	Up to 4TB SSD
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 3 3.5mm headphone Type-C to Type-A converter included	4x Thunderbolt 3

The case for the MacBook Pro

Source: Apple

The case for buying a MacBook Pro essentially hinges around Apple's software and ecosystem. If it's something you're already invested in, then switching away might not be for you. And you can always dual-boot Windows 10 on it if you do also need to be able to access Windows for whatever reason.

It may sound simple, but Apple uses hardware you'll find in a bunch of Windows laptops, like Intel's processors, and on the 13-inch MacBook Pro, you're now getting the newest, 10th Gen chips so long as you steer away from the entry-level models.

Apps like Final Cut Pro alone can still be the reason to get a MacBook Pro.

But while the hardware is good (truly it is), you're buying a MacBook Pro less for the hardware and more for what Apple gives you on top. Something like Final Cut Pro, for example, if you're into video editing, may well be reason enough to get a Mac. If you're into coding iOS apps, a Mac is absolutely essential.

It's disappointing that in a 'pro' laptop, you're limited to integrated graphics. Still, Apple does at least stack four Thunderbolt 3 ports on the MacBook Pro (assuming you get the 10th Gen version, it's only two on the entry model), something you don't usually see on a Windows machine. That not only allows for connecting docks, high-resolution displays, and such, but also eGPUs which can at least give you the additional graphics horsepower should you need it. But only when you're at home or in the office.

The best Ultrabook in town

Source: Daniel Rubino/Windows Central

The XPS 13 has been a tough act to beat for several years now, but with the latest revision, the 9300, Dell nailed it. The 16:10 aspect ratio display now has super skinny bezels around all sizes, the keyboard is the best its ever been, and you still have a powerful, stylish, highly compact Ultrabook.

Dell has created about the perfect Ultrabook in the XPS 13.

There's plenty of choice in the range for different spec requirements and budgets, but at the higher-end, you'll be spending similar money to a MacBook Pro. The good news is that when you get to the $1,800 level required to get a 10th Gen processor in a MacBook, Dell is giving you a Core i7-1065G7 as well as a 4K display and 16GB of RAM. You get less storage, but upgrading this yourself is an easy job and can always be done cheaper than what manufacturers will try and charge.

As with the MacBook Pro, the entry-level model is best left alone if you can avoid it. While it's attractive in price, it's a little underwhelming in hardware. But you get 10th Gen processors from Intel at every tier, at least, and Dell does have a good list of options including 1080p and 4K displays, touch and non-touch options, more RAM, more storage.

It'd be possible to talk about how good the XPS 13 is for hours and hours; it really is that good. Our full review goes into much more detail, but there's absolutely no reason not to consider it if you're looking for an Ultrabook.

The Mac is still good for Apple fans

When looking at the MacBook Pro, the biggest reason to get one over the XPS 13 is that you're already a Mac fan, and you're invested in Apple's ecosystem.

There's nothing wrong with that, apps like Final Cut Pro are tremendous, and the MacBook Pro continues to be a good laptop. You can even put Windows on it if you want. But take the Apple software experience out of the equation, and you're not really getting more for your money. Generally speaking, Windows laptops like the XPS 13 will win out on overall value.

MacBook Pro 13-inch

A potentially unbeatable platform for many

If you're invested in the Apple ecosystem, the XPS 13 probably won't convince you to switch, with apps like Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro alone reason to buy a Mac.

The king of the Ultrabooks

The new XPS 13 is, as quoted in our review, a 'perfect Ultrabook.' The hardware, the design, the build quality, and the overall value are all excellent.

The XPS 13 is the best Ultrabook on the market today, and platform differences aside, it goes toe-to-toe with the MacBook Pro at a lower cost. Unless you need macOS or anything offered through it in your life, give the XPS 13 a try, you won't regret it.

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What's Difference Between Macbook Pro And Air

If you buy a newer Mac today, chances are that it will be either an all-in-one desktop (iMac), laptop (MacBook or MacBook Pro), or “headless” Mac (Mac Mini or Mac Pro). Which type of Mac you choose depends on your individual needs.

Differences In Macbooks

• The iMac: The iMac combines the computer with a built-in monitor and speakers. (On some iMac models, you can to connect a second external monitor if you want.) The advantage of the all-in-one design of the iMac is that you have everything you need in a single unit. The disadvantage is that if one part of your iMac fails (such as the monitor), you can’t easily replace the failed part.

• The MacBook and MacBook Pro: The most popular Macintosh models, the MacBook and MacBook Pro combine the all-in-one design into a compact, lightweight unit that runs off batteries or external power. If you need to take your Mac everywhere you go, you can choose between the consumer MacBook model (formerly called iBook) and the professional MacBook Pro model (once known as PowerBook).

  The main difference between the MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops is price and performance. For the lower price of the MacBook, you get a laptop designed for ordinary uses, such as word processing, browsing the Internet, and playing simple games, such as chess. For the higher price of the MacBook Pro, you get a faster laptop, larger display, bigger hard drive, and higher performance graphics capabilities designed for professional uses, such as video and audio editing or playing the latest 3-D video games.

• The Mac Mini and Mac Pro: The Mac Mini is the lower-priced, consumer version designed for people who want an inexpensive Mac for ordinary uses, such as word processing and writing and sending e-mail. They are called sometimes called “headless” Macs because neither comes with a built-in screen. The Mac Pro is a much higher-priced, professional version with greater graphics and processing capabilities thanks to its dedicated graphics processor and use of multiple processors. The biggest advantages of both the Mac Mini and the Mac Pro are that you can choose the type of monitor to use and you can place them anywhere you want on your desk, as long as you have a cable that can reach the monitor. The Mac Mini, in particular, is small enough to hide under your desk or in a corner of your desk.