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MacBook Air 15 M4 vs XPS 13 (9350)

A side-by-side readout for thickness.

Apple · MacBook Air 15 M4
11.5mm
▲ Lead
Dell · XPS 13 (9350)
14.8mm
VerdictMacBook Air 15 M4 wins on thickness.
Context

Understanding thickness

Thickness is a numeric spec measured in mm. On this metric, lower values are generally better — smaller, lighter, thinner, or less demanding usually translates to a more comfortable or more efficient product. When comparing two products, focus on the percentage gap rather than the raw delta: a 200-unit lead means something very different at the low end of the range than at the high end. Pay attention to the unit, too — manufacturers sometimes quote peak or burst figures that are not sustained in real-world use. Cross-check the published number against independent measurements where possible, especially for performance and battery claims. Finally, remember that a single spec rarely tells the whole story; the Mars Score weighs thickness together with the rest of the spec sheet so one outlier doesn't distort the verdict.

This matchupXPS 13 (9350)'s 14.8mm is roughly 29% more than MacBook Air 15 M4's 11.5mm (a 3.3mm gap). Lower is better here, so MacBook Air 15 M4 takes the lead in real use.

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