

Why you should buy this: It's a well-built laptop with an OLED display for an attractive price. Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro starts at $2,399. Starting at $1,149, it features 12th-generation Intel core i5 and i7 processors, up to a GeForce RTX 3050 Ti discrete graphics chip, up to 64GB of system memory, and up to a 2TB on PCIe-based solid-state drive. If you want an alternative to Apple's larger 16-inch MacBook Pro, Dell's XPS 15 is a good match. Some configurations include touch-based screens with a UHD+ resolution as well, and there's the option of an OLED panel that offers some of the best colors and contrast you'll find on a laptop today. It even ships with a USB-C to USB-A adapter so you can connect an external keyboard or mouse.

Of the three, the Dell XPS 13 provides more connectivity with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a microSD card slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Note that a new XPS 13 is on its way and will offer a complete redesign and an upgrade to Intel 12th-gen CPUs. The MacBook Air can be configured with up to 16GB of memory and 2TB of storage. The 13-inch MacBook Pro offers the same amount of system memory but up to 2TB of storage. Under the hood, the Dell XPS 13 offers up to 32GB of system memory and up to 2TB of storage. These are all just numbers, however, as you won't notice any significant differences when toting them from place to place. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is slightly thicker and heavier at 0.61 inches and 3.1 pounds, while the MacBook Air is 0.63 inches thick and weighs 2.8 pounds. Design-wise, the latest XPS 13 measures 0.58 inches thick and weighs around 2.64 pounds. Apple's MacBook Pro 13, meanwhile, features Apple's new in-house M1 processor as does the MacBook Air. Who's it for: Anyone who wants a nicely sized laptop with plenty of power and a solid build.ĭell’s latest XPS 13 model is based on 11th-generation Core i5 and i7 processors.

Why you should buy this: It's the best laptop, period, and the best MacBook alternative.
