Apple MacBook Air 11-inch
Score: 73/100Dell Latitude 7290
Score: 72/100Rankings
The 2014 11.6-inch MacBook Air is an ultra-light ultraportable with solid battery life and fast SSD performance, but its low-resolution screen, limited ports and non-upgradable components make it less suitable for demanding modern use.
The Latitude 7290 is a compact 12.5-inch business ultrabook built with a lightweight magnesium-alloy chassis, offering solid performance, extensive connectivity, and strong security features. It excels in portability and battery life but is hampered by a low-resolution TN panel.
| Attribute | Apple MacBook Air 11-inch | Dell Latitude 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.08 kgbest | 1.76 kg |
9 hours | 12 hoursbest | |
11.6 inches | 12.5 inchesbest | |
4 GB | 16 GBbest | |
256 GBbest | 256 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 17.3 mm | 16.99 mmbest |
— | 200 nitsbest | |
— | 60 Hzbest |
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| Attribute | Apple MacBook Air 11-inch | Dell Latitude 7290 |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 12 hours |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 4 GB | 16 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.08 kg | 1.76 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 17.3 mm | 16.99 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-4260U | Intel Core i5-8350U (8th Gen) |
Graphics Type | Intel HD Graphics 5000 | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 11.6 inches | 12.5 inches |
Resolution | 1366 × 768 | 1366x768 |
Panel Type | LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT LCD | TN |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.2 |
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Reviewers praised its refined design, portability and battery life, while noting the low-resolution display and lack of upgradeability as drawbacks.
Users appreciate the feather-light chassis and long battery, but criticize the small, low-res screen and inability to upgrade RAM or storage.
Professional reviewers praise the Latitude 7290 for its ultra-portable size, rugged magnesium-alloy construction, and extensive port selection, noting solid performance for office workloads. The primary criticism is the low-resolution TN panel, which limits visual clarity and color fidelity.
Everyday users appreciate the light weight, sturdy build, and long battery life, often highlighting the convenience of HDMI and Ethernet together. However, many echo the complaint about the modest 1366 × 768 display, wishing for a higher-resolution panel.
“Exceptional portability at 2.38 lbs; Long real-world battery life of 7-9 hours.”
“RAM and storage are soldered, preventing upgrades; Low-resolution 1366×768 display on an 11.6-inch screen.”
“Silent operation with no fan under light loads.”
