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I am so glad we're at a point now where Windows laptops are back to parity with Mac mobile hardware in terms of perf/efficiency. This is good for everyone and pushes competition so neither platform gets complacent.
Except for the fact that Microsoft really messed up the ARM relaunch again as snapdragon laptops are being returned in hordes because of lack of compatibility with almost every software. Not saying it’ll be an issue 8 months from now… but Microsoft treated its customers as beta testers. I owned a MacBook Air M1 on launch day, and maybe it’s due to apple’s walled garden - but 95% of apps were compatible on day one… and Rosetta worked like wonders… the big compatibility issues in windows arm is evidence that one - Microsoft didn’t put in enough effort getting day one updates for third party apps by appeasing devs, and two: prism isn’t as good as Rosetta and that is fact! These are great laptops, handicapped by windows and a crap corporation like Microsoft
@ehtasam2080 I'm a windows user and still I think it's gpu is not even close to m2 air, we need to wait for 2nd gen XElite or Intel Lunar Lake, I have my hops up for Lunar Lake
I guess it looks nice for a Windows laptop but sitting next to the MacBook it just looks cheap which is unfortunately still typical of most Windows laptops today.
Even with how nice and modern the M3 MacBook Air looks, I have to say that side by side with the XPS, it looks much worse aesthetically. The XPS is sleeker and much more modern, and the difference in bezel side is dramatic, even though the Air already had thin ones! My only complaints are the graphics performance of the X Elite, the lack of function keys, and the display of the base model. Since I prefer the freedom of Windows, I am very excited that they will now have performance comparable to Macs.
The only thing that needs a comeback from Dell is the physical function keys. Not buying any Dell without that, no matter how good its other features are.
Mate you should have done some real world tests like files export, rendering and stuff that you usually do in such comparison videos to give us a better idea of which laptop to buy.
I agree...how many times have we seen where the Mac gets beat in benchmarks and then comes out on top in real world performance? Benchmarks are just so ignorant people can brag about things they don't know what they're talking about. It's not always the full story.
I’ve seen a lot of videos where intel preforms a lot better than snapdragon running a lot of programs. Since snapdragon has to translate all the information.
That would make absolutely no sense as it would destroy the whole design. And it is so large that you won't miss it unless you try to find it under your desk.
Now it's upto the developers to optimise and make the apps run in X66 ARM cpu laptops And Qualcomm should also improve their gpu performance in the next generation of Xelite
Sorry, the revamped xps without functional key row and multiple ports is a joke. There is no need for comparison. I can barely see the faint touch bar indications at their display store. The fhd looks bad, and by topping up for Oled screen display, you can actually upgrade your MacBook Air to M3 MacBook Pro already! (Which comes with more ports, even longer battery life, pro-motion display, and a fan as well)
1:55 Could you please use international metric unit＝SI unit(kilograms(kg) or grams(g)) instead of using inaccurate yard-pound unit when you upload on the net?
i want to see the new xps with the tandem oled vs macbook air. I bought the m4 ipad pro but want to wait until apple releases an oled laptop before upgrading. i would take an xps if the new tandem oled model wasnt using snapdragon.
I haven't even started to watch the video, but nothing can "save" the XPS with that keyboard that even lacks physical function keys and ESC... Not to mention the lack of gaps between the keys. Maybe it's made for people who like to look at pretty laptops, but using them isn't so important for them. There is a single place on my Surface Laptop 7 where they have gapless keys - between the up and down arrow key, and it's already causing difficulties for me. Lastly, not seeing the edge of the trackpad... It's like a car where you can't determine where does the steering wheel start. I can easily imagine that some artist designed it who struggles mentally with the concept that certain things need to be functional.
I’m planning to study accounting so would be using excel a lot . Does the MacBook has all the excel functions coz the m1 air does not which my sister has?
Still no mention of the X Elite strikeouts (Cinebench GPU, Geekbench ML) sad this channel's gone this way. Maybe show the compatibility/performance progression of the SnapDragons as you did with M1?
I cannot see why I would swap my M2 MB Air for this XPS 13, let alone an M3. These are ultrabooks, so benchmarks are moot as most workloads will be casual computing with a mix of medium workloads. You should buy something other than an X-Elite for semi-pro, pro work or gaming. So, those CPU multicore scores are useless and principally there for Qualcomm's marketing. More critical for ultrabooks are an excellent display, quality keyboard and trackpad, reliability, battery life, noise, thermals and compatibility (for your specific workflow). Out of all the X-Elite devices, the XPS 13 would be down my list. Though none of them would be better than a Macbook.
@@fredrickbambino Yes, that is an obvious preference and may outweigh the Macs' advantages over these Snapdragons. But at the end of the day, MacOS and Apple Silicon are much better if you cover the spectrum rather than using a few choice example workflows.
@@josephle2381 I probably said that before I moved to macOS around the dark days of W8, but once I had switched and spent time and effort learning the tricks and Mac advantages, I quickly realised that macOS is, in fact, better. Most people are stuck on Windows and never give Linux or macOS a chance, and they miss out.
How about use Balance mode on windows and test the app performance? I think that's the real world usage to maximize battery life and balance performance. Using high performance isn't realistic at all. For Raw performance yes but not practical as it uses full power on all times if you're using on the go which is the purpose of portability.
To me, a Laptop that costs 1400 for it's 16GB version MUST have 120HZ screen. Apple is just crazy. Same happens with Iphone 16 base... Yeah, is the base version, but COME ONE, 60HZ screen on a $900 phone. I had a $180 chinese 90HZ phone back in 2018...
@@giotaragt That’s something a consumer might care about before purchasing it. Afterwards, who cares? You already know. Why the persistent reminder? Just looks tacky.
@@everynlightbringer so i guess now dishwashers, microwave oven, washing machine, cars, everything should not put stickers. badges for the models anymore then... see how stupid it sounds
People are going to choose M3 more. But any alternative that isn’t Windows are being chosen more often because Windows at its worst than ever before with software and AI. Apple put hold on their release of Apple Intelligence that was originally going to release this year, but was delayed because EU has some beefs with them. But anything not Windows people are choosing a lot more often and are tired of their security and privacy being compromised on Microsoft’s half. But that’s the thing. You can work on Windows on their Windows 11, but I don’t think they want anyone tampering with the codes of Windows while using Kubernetes. They were like this since Windows 8 came around and didn’t make it true to the programmers that their information can actually be safe even as they are programming. Safer than when they are just casually using Windows.
Hm. Yea. If someone is in the market for a new typewriter this Snapdragon Notebooks are definitly on the Table. For literally everythin else there are better solutions out there. If they realy want to compete they need more Grafik-Power. Way more Grafik-Power. Like 2 to 5 times. And more RAM. Way more RAM. The Macbooks go up to 128GB. And the fact that they went there from 96 means there is a market. Apple does nothing without a market. And for more Grafik-Power there would be definitly a market. Games. Oh. And can it run Linux? MacBooks can. To me it seems Microsoft itself do not belife in this product because it feels half finished. Microsoft likes to trow half finished things on the wall and see if it sticks. Thats why i left Windows. They did this too often for my taste.
It would be good if you could compile all of your videos on X Elite in one clip and give us an overall understanding of X Elite performance! thanks anyway
XPS with that touch strip almost no one likes, not good sound, no headphone jack, not really good screen and you can't see were the touchpad end. The ARM processor will not going to save it.
The processor can, but the battery life of windows laptops after a few months of use are shocking. Remember to carry your charger, which should be factored into the total weight of the laptop vs a MacBook alone for an entire day without be need to carry the charger.
But if you are trying to decide, you suggest MacBook. Even x elite smokes MacBook. You are a dedicated fanboy…. Hope you will get something from your apple daddy
Capacitive function keys makes laptop useless for professional software that heavily rely on keyboard shortcut.. Maybe in 13 inch can justified with thermal, but 14-16 inch totally stupid without any valid reasons. Air are fanless, XPS are still chunky boy in comparison that required a fan. Dell should redesign XPS keyboard and chasis ASAP.
Dell XPS still loses by default. Anyone that owned a 2016 MBP with a touchbar can tell you what a shitty gimmick that was and why having tactile ESC keep is important.
that new M5 machine is gonna rock in 2025..and that new M6 machine is gonna rock in 2026..and that new M7 machine is gonna rock in 2027..and that new M8 machine is gonna rock in 2028..and that new M9 machine is gonna rock in 2029..and ... ... ... New World Order -- Big Brother is coming in 2030...
NAAAA NAAAHH WHAT IS THE WIRE doing in the XPS!!!!! With that wire power being there it already looses! Nothing can beat apple silicon efficiency!!!!!!!!
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*1:54** Bro please use KG weights too, the rest of the world will be forever greatful by your kindness* 😊😊😊
😭🤣😭🤣
Agreed!
For reference:
- Dell XPS 2024 13" weighs 1.18 kg
- Apple MacBook Air M3 13" weighs 1.27 kg
I am so glad we're at a point now where Windows laptops are back to parity with Mac mobile hardware in terms of perf/efficiency. This is good for everyone and pushes competition so neither platform gets complacent.
Except for the fact that Microsoft really messed up the ARM relaunch again as snapdragon laptops are being returned in hordes because of lack of compatibility with almost every software. Not saying it’ll be an issue 8 months from now… but Microsoft treated its customers as beta testers. I owned a MacBook Air M1 on launch day, and maybe it’s due to apple’s walled garden - but 95% of apps were compatible on day one… and Rosetta worked like wonders… the big compatibility issues in windows arm is evidence that one - Microsoft didn’t put in enough effort getting day one updates for third party apps by appeasing devs, and two: prism isn’t as good as Rosetta and that is fact! These are great laptops, handicapped by windows and a crap corporation like Microsoft
@@vedantdesai1 Yeah buddy whatever
He's right@@fallinginthed33p
2:49 Turn off Ambient Mode in TH-cam on the Dell
We want surface pro vs ipad pro
Add one more challenger, asus proart pz13
Pretty easy... Surface is way better for getting work done. The iPad is a little bit better for consumption.
@@jwatson181 Work? First describe "work" then start making claims.
@@jwatson181I have a surface pro 9 and that’s shit.
@@jwatson181please explain .
*If only XElite had more powerful GPU* 😢😢😢
@ehtasam2080 I'm a windows user and still I think it's gpu is not even close to m2 air, we need to wait for 2nd gen XElite or Intel Lunar Lake, I have my hops up for Lunar Lake
Didn’t gpu benchmarks show the X Elite gpu being significantly slower than the M1 Pro gpu from 2021?
i agree but realistically an xps 13 is as far as you can be from a gaming laptop it’s not really meant for it
Even as a mac fanboy, I can't deny that the xps looks so nice.
what a troll
Fr bro it has a very clean
I guess it looks nice for a Windows laptop but sitting next to the MacBook it just looks cheap which is unfortunately still typical of most Windows laptops today.
Even with how nice and modern the M3 MacBook Air looks, I have to say that side by side with the XPS, it looks much worse aesthetically. The XPS is sleeker and much more modern, and the difference in bezel side is dramatic, even though the Air already had thin ones! My only complaints are the graphics performance of the X Elite, the lack of function keys, and the display of the base model. Since I prefer the freedom of Windows, I am very excited that they will now have performance comparable to Macs.
The only thing that needs a comeback from Dell is the physical function keys. Not buying any Dell without that, no matter how good its other features are.
Mate you should have done some real world tests like files export, rendering and stuff that you usually do in such comparison videos to give us a better idea of which laptop to buy.
I agree...how many times have we seen where the Mac gets beat in benchmarks and then comes out on top in real world performance? Benchmarks are just so ignorant people can brag about things they don't know what they're talking about. It's not always the full story.
I’ve seen a lot of videos where intel preforms a lot better than snapdragon running a lot of programs. Since snapdragon has to translate all the information.
I don’t like the trackpad on the xps. At least put something around the boundary of the trackpad so I know where it ends.
That would make absolutely no sense as it would destroy the whole design. And it is so large that you won't miss it unless you try to find it under your desk.
Dude how is this a valid con?
Now it's upto the developers to optimise and make the apps run in X66 ARM cpu laptops
And Qualcomm should also improve their gpu performance in the next generation of Xelite
The question at the start of the video assumes that the user's computing requirements are fungible with respect to the OS.
Why don't you try an elite on a cooling pad to see how much it improves. ?
We did STOP! Don't Buy the WRONG X Elite Laptop.. (Deep Dive)
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This dude still milking the Snapdragon laptops
I feel like even though the price of 8/256 is 1099 it's better to upgrade it and pay a higher price and get a mac instead of this X elite laptop
Sorry, the revamped xps without functional key row and multiple ports is a joke. There is no need for comparison. I can barely see the faint touch bar indications at their display store.
The fhd looks bad, and by topping up for Oled screen display, you can actually upgrade your MacBook Air to M3 MacBook Pro already! (Which comes with more ports, even longer battery life, pro-motion display, and a fan as well)
1:55
Could you please use international metric unit＝SI unit(kilograms(kg) or grams(g)) instead of using inaccurate yard-pound unit when you upload on the net?
Whats up with that dell keyboard? Has anyone used it before, what's it feel like compared to a mbp keyboard?
Nice Video ! But can you compare the xps 13 intel 9340 vs xps 13 snapdragon x elite please.
i want to see the new xps with the tandem oled vs macbook air. I bought the m4 ipad pro but want to wait until apple releases an oled laptop before upgrading. i would take an xps if the new tandem oled model wasnt using snapdragon.
I haven't even started to watch the video, but nothing can "save" the XPS with that keyboard that even lacks physical function keys and ESC... Not to mention the lack of gaps between the keys. Maybe it's made for people who like to look at pretty laptops, but using them isn't so important for them. There is a single place on my Surface Laptop 7 where they have gapless keys - between the up and down arrow key, and it's already causing difficulties for me. Lastly, not seeing the edge of the trackpad... It's like a car where you can't determine where does the steering wheel start. I can easily imagine that some artist designed it who struggles mentally with the concept that certain things need to be functional.
Hola !!!!! Excelente video !!!
Cuál sería tu opinión entre una Dell XPS 13 7390 2 en 1, y una MacBook Air M3 ? Saludos desde México !
I’m planning to study accounting so would be using excel a lot . Does the MacBook has all the excel functions coz the m1 air does not which my sister has?
Still no mention of the X Elite strikeouts (Cinebench GPU, Geekbench ML) sad this channel's gone this way. Maybe show the compatibility/performance progression of the SnapDragons as you did with M1?
well well well xps is cool if we skip display and speakers, can we do that? :)
Easy answer to your question in the start of this video, ANY other computer than Mac !!! I love wedge designed laptops !
In my line of work it is not possible to use a mac. I view them as dissimilar products.
Cannot disagree work sucks. I have an M2 MBP.
I cannot see why I would swap my M2 MB Air for this XPS 13, let alone an M3. These are ultrabooks, so benchmarks are moot as most workloads will be casual computing with a mix of medium workloads. You should buy something other than an X-Elite for semi-pro, pro work or gaming. So, those CPU multicore scores are useless and principally there for Qualcomm's marketing. More critical for ultrabooks are an excellent display, quality keyboard and trackpad, reliability, battery life, noise, thermals and compatibility (for your specific workflow). Out of all the X-Elite devices, the XPS 13 would be down my list. Though none of them would be better than a Macbook.
You prefer the OS and ecosystem that's fine, the x elite laptops are for those who can't stand Mac OS but want the performance and battery life.
Ecosystem and windows. Not everyone likes macOS
@@fredrickbambino Yes, that is an obvious preference and may outweigh the Macs' advantages over these Snapdragons. But at the end of the day, MacOS and Apple Silicon are much better if you cover the spectrum rather than using a few choice example workflows.
@@josephle2381 I probably said that before I moved to macOS around the dark days of W8, but once I had switched and spent time and effort learning the tricks and Mac advantages, I quickly realised that macOS is, in fact, better. Most people are stuck on Windows and never give Linux or macOS a chance, and they miss out.
@@ahaimes6320 And what spectrum would that be?
Thanks for the review
Now Qualcomm needs a better GPU… Or a dedicated GPU from Nvidia that is optimize for ARM architecture…
How about use Balance mode on windows and test the app performance? I think that's the real world usage to maximize battery life and balance performance. Using high performance isn't realistic at all. For Raw performance yes but not practical as it uses full power on all times if you're using on the go which is the purpose of portability.
No physical ESC key = trash
You're what's wrong with the world
I don't think even Intel Dell XPS 13 drops too much in performance on battery
Let's see the Linux support.. Macbook is still very competitive
When are they gonna release inspiron series with x plus for general public. Not everyone is gonna spend 1000 dollars for surfing and microsoft office
The xps looks like a notebook from Batman beyond
Why didn’t you compare the oled version
To me, a Laptop that costs 1400 for it's 16GB version MUST have 120HZ screen.
Apple is just crazy.
Same happens with Iphone 16 base... Yeah, is the base version, but COME ONE, 60HZ screen on a $900 phone. I had a $180 chinese 90HZ phone back in 2018...
watching this on my Macbook M3
The problem is software support for snapdragon chip. It’s like early days of m1 chip
Bro didn't show multi-core score comparison on battery !!!
It’s 2024 and Windows machines still putting little stickers to let you know what CPU is inside…
They kind of need to... there's like 50 different processors they can put in a Windows laptop...
@@giotaragt That’s something a consumer might care about before purchasing it. Afterwards, who cares? You already know. Why the persistent reminder? Just looks tacky.
@@everynlightbringer so i guess now dishwashers, microwave oven, washing machine, cars, everything should not put stickers. badges for the models anymore then... see how stupid it sounds
@@xeon2k8 Did you keep the energy star sticker on your appliances? Lmao
Y’all realize you can look up this info from the control panel right? Surely you knew something so simple…
Thats not considered as an defeat on multicore performance cause m3 has only 8 cores but xlite has 12 core ! ....its not a win
Only benchmarks ??? , no testing of real world tasks ?, don't be bias.😒😒
Haha yeah I'd skip the touch function row and why they couldn't just edge a line around the touchpad heaven knows. Not for me sadly
Imagine X elite next generation comes with Nvidia Rtx
People are going to choose M3 more. But any alternative that isn’t Windows are being chosen more often because Windows at its worst than ever before with software and AI.
Apple put hold on their release of Apple Intelligence that was originally going to release this year, but was delayed because EU has some beefs with them.
But anything not Windows people are choosing a lot more often and are tired of their security and privacy being compromised on Microsoft’s half.
But that’s the thing. You can work on Windows on their Windows 11, but I don’t think they want anyone tampering with the codes of Windows while using Kubernetes.
They were like this since Windows 8 came around and didn’t make it true to the programmers that their information can actually be safe even as they are programming. Safer than when they are just casually using Windows.
120hz and oled is the best at all times .i dont how people would use 60hz due most of laptop is screen
THERE'S SO MUCH BAD NEWS FOR APPLE in the future. I can see it!!!
x elite (12c) = m3 (8c) ❎😡👊
x elite (12c) = m3 pro (11c) ✅ 🙂
I don't think normal people look at core count. So the comparison is more focused on price range probably.
I love mac software!!
Only reason why i prefer it.
Hm. Yea. If someone is in the market for a new typewriter this Snapdragon Notebooks are definitly on the Table. For literally everythin else there are better solutions out there. If they realy want to compete they need more Grafik-Power. Way more Grafik-Power. Like 2 to 5 times. And more RAM. Way more RAM. The Macbooks go up to 128GB. And the fact that they went there from 96 means there is a market. Apple does nothing without a market. And for more Grafik-Power there would be definitly a market. Games. Oh. And can it run Linux? MacBooks can. To me it seems Microsoft itself do not belife in this product because it feels half finished. Microsoft likes to trow half finished things on the wall and see if it sticks. Thats why i left Windows. They did this too often for my taste.
None of this matters if you don't want a Windows machine...
It would be good if you could compile all of your videos on X Elite in one clip and give us an overall understanding of X Elite performance! thanks anyway
Working on that right now!
Saved dell??
League of legends can be played on the mac, and not on the XPS, lol
M3 was eaten by Snap, and it is first gen not third :)
Lol
Need real world tests
XPS with that touch strip almost no one likes, not good sound, no headphone jack, not really good screen and you can't see were the touchpad end. The ARM processor will not going to save it.
just make sure you install crowdstrike on windows.
This is the very first time I see a Macbook looking outdated next to a PC laptop. You're totally right, this keybaord design on the Dell is neat !
The processor can, but the battery life of windows laptops after a few months of use are shocking. Remember to carry your charger, which should be factored into the total weight of the laptop vs a MacBook alone for an entire day without be need to carry the charger.
But if you are trying to decide, you suggest MacBook. Even x elite smokes MacBook. You are a dedicated fanboy…. Hope you will get something from your apple daddy
No comparison. Apple for the win.
finally a worthy opponent 💀💀💀
Gpu is bad
Gpu is shit
@ehtasam2080 not apple
@ehtasam2080 no x elite is not as well as m3 gpu its almost 60% of m3
Xps sounds cleaner
i can't stand Dell's design wth were they thinking
If x elite gets a better gpu then I Will get a laptop.
Capacitive function keys makes laptop useless for professional software that heavily rely on keyboard shortcut.. Maybe in 13 inch can justified with thermal, but 14-16 inch totally stupid without any valid reasons. Air are fanless, XPS are still chunky boy in comparison that required a fan. Dell should redesign XPS keyboard and chasis ASAP.
I will never buy a Dell ever again. Not worth it.
59% battery life compared to the 77% of the Macbook is nothing to just overlook. I'm surprised you didn't do a proper test.
Dell XPS still loses by default. Anyone that owned a 2016 MBP with a touchbar can tell you what a shitty gimmick that was and why having tactile ESC keep is important.
shd v wait for intel lunar lake?
BSOD Windows lol, M3 Pro MacBook Pro for the win.
It does feel scummy that Qualcomm literally did not try at all to put a decent GPU in this thing
that new M5 machine is gonna rock in 2025..and
that new M6 machine is gonna rock in 2026..and
that new M7 machine is gonna rock in 2027..and
that new M8 machine is gonna rock in 2028..and
that new M9 machine is gonna rock in 2029..and
...
...
...
New World Order -- Big Brother is coming in 2030...
8GB vs 16GB ram
This is the video i am waiting for ❤🎉
too bad for Microsoft Windows run laptops
I can’t stand the Dell’s plasticky feel. So over it.
Snapdragon X Elite 🔋🔋💪
Macbook is better
*That laptop looks sexy*
Still I chose Macbook any time
NAAAA NAAAHH WHAT IS THE WIRE doing in the XPS!!!!!
With that wire power being there it already looses!
Nothing can beat apple silicon efficiency!!!!!!!!
Xps has a killer design ❤❤❤
Please , MacBook Air over the XPS 13 any day and the speaker quality is horrible.
I just find the Dell to look cheap. The keyboard especially just looks like cheap plastic....looks like a fisher price keyboard.
Blue screen 😂
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PC user: complaining MacBook can't game.
PC user: X-elite is the best. (worst than MacBook in games)
1st
your mom must be proud
After today's event, don't ever buy windows
0:08 - just buy an m3 air, its much better
Why waste 1,200$ for 8gb of ram and 256 of ssd. Not worth it.
X elite better than 100 m3
How about the grafic?
Snapdragon X Elite 🔋🔋🔋💪
Snapdragon X 🔋🔋💪