Both the Apple MacBook Air and the Dell XPS 13 are outstandingly good premium laptops – and both are on sale for some of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen currently.
For example, Walmart currently has the Apple MacBook Air M1 for just $699, which isn’t just a record-low price but a whopping $300 cheaper than the original retail price. Granted, it’s an older 2020 model, but this is a superb deal for a machine that’s still more than capable for most users in 2024.
Over at the official Dell store, you can pick up a 2022 XPS 13 for just $599 – which is almost unbelievable considering how premium this Windows laptop is. With super-thin display bezels and a gorgeous aluminum chassis, this model is a great buy right now – just know that it’s the configuration with the 256GB SSD (like the M1 MacBook above).
Two outstanding good laptop deals
But, which is the better deal right now?
Windows vs MacOS – it’s a battleground that’s been around for as long as computers have been a thing. In 2024, both eco-systems offer incredible app support, superb interfaces, and plenty of headroom for upgrades down the line. So, realistically, it comes down to personal preference in regard to which is best for you.
That said, we’d single out the MacBook Air M1 as an incredible bang-for-the-buck option for most people right now. Apple products haven’t traditionally been known for their value, but this M1 MacBook is barely as expensive as some refurbished and second-hand models right now. It’s quite simply a ton of laptop for the money.
Not only that, but the M1 chipset inside the MacBook Air is incredibly power efficient, which lends not only to excellent battery life but a unique fan-less design that’s almost silent in operation. Performance-wise, there won’t be much between the two laptops, but the Air will provide better battery life overall.
With all that said, both of these laptops are fantastic, powerful, and, above all, cheap. If your budget is around $600 to $700, you can’t go wrong with either choice.
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