Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 vs. MacBook Air 13” 2018: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 and MacBook Air 13” 2018 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 is better than MacBook Air 13” 2018.

Newer manufacturing

2019 vs. 2018

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-8665U inside Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 has a 189% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-8210Y inside MacBook Air 13” 2018.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 - Intel Core i7-8665U
4,209
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 - Intel Core i5-8365U
3,442
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 - Intel Core i5-8265U
2,132
MacBook Air 13” 2018 - Intel Core i5-8210Y
1,455
5% larger display

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 has a 14-inch screen size 5% larger than the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2018.

Display size
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1
14-inch
MacBook Air 13” 2018
13.3-inch

MacBook Air 13” 2018 Pros

Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2018 is better than Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1.

About 9% lighter

MacBook Air 13” 2018 weighed 2.75 pounds, 9% lighter than the 2.99 pounds Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1.

WeightDell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018
Pound
2.99 lbs.
2.75 lbs.
Kilogram
1.36 kg
1.25 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 and MacBook Air 13” 2018.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 16GB

Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1
16 GB
MacBook Air 13” 2018
16 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz
MacBook Air 13” 2018 - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 Price
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 14-Inch Full HD Touch Screen Laptop Intel Core i7 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Win 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 14-Inch Full HD Touch Screen Laptop Intel Core i7 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Win 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$324.99
$369.99 12% OFF
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 Laptop, 14.0-inch FHD (1920x 1080) Touchscreen, Intel Core 8th Gen i7-8665U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 Laptop, 14.0-inch FHD (1920x 1080) Touchscreen, Intel Core 8th Gen i7-8665U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$309.99
$349.13 11% OFF
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 14" FHD Touchscreen Laptop Computer, 8th Gen Intel Quad Core i7-8665U, 16GB RAM 256GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 14" FHD Touchscreen Laptop Computer, 8th Gen Intel Quad Core i7-8665U, 16GB RAM 256GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$389.00
MacBook Air 13” 2018 Price
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina display, 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128GB) - Space Gray (Renewed)
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina display, 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128GB) - Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$370.28
2018 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) - Silver (Renewed)
2018 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) - Silver (Renewed)
By Apple
$378.99
Apple 13in MacBook Air (2017 Newest Version) 1.8GHz Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD (Renewed)
Apple 13in MacBook Air (2017 Newest Version) 1.8GHz Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD (Renewed)
By Apple
$239.00
$255.00 6% OFF

Availability

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018
Released20192018
Release DateAvailable in March 2019
  • Available on October 30, 2018
PricingStarting at 1,599$
  • $1,199
    Intel Core i5 8210Y | 8GB RAM | 128GB SSD
  • $1,399
    Intel Core i5 8210Y | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
Generations-

Exterior

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018
Dimensions12.59” x 7.87” x 0.34 - 0.59” (319.77mm x 199.9mm x 8.53 - 14.89mm)11.97” x 8.36” x 0.16 - 0.61” (304.1 mm x  212.4 mm x 4.1 – 15.6 mm)
Weight2.99 lb (1.36kg)Starting at 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg)
Colors
  • CNC machined aluminum in platinum silver
  • Carbon fiber in black
Gold Space Gray Silver
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.13” x 2.36” (105mm x 60mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
  • 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED-backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Display

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018
Size14 Inches13.3 Inches
Info
  • Size: 14”
  • Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
  • Type: WVA, Anti-reflective, and Anti-Smudge, Corning® Gorilla Glass® 5, Super Low Power
  • Brightness: 300 nits
  • 157 PPI
  • Supports 10 finger multi-touch
  • Supports Dell Active Stylus
Retina display
  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 16:10 aspect ratio

Ports

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 Ports
Image Source: Dell
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 3 
    Supports Power Delivery, Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps bi-directional), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps), Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output.
  • 2 x USB Type-A 3.1 Gen 1
    Supports Power On/Wake Up/PowerShare.
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4
  • 1 x MicroSD 4.0 Memory card reader
  • 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
  • 1 x Noble Wedge-shaped lock slot
  • Optional Ports
    • 1 x SmartCard Reader
    • 1 x External uSIM card tray
Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
  • Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018
Processor
  1. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8265U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 3.90 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8365U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8665U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.90 → 4.80 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8210Y
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.60 → 3.60 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 7W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8265U
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  2. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8365U
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  3. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8665U
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  1. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8210Y
    Intel® UHD Graphics 617
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • Onboard memory
    • Type: Dual-Channel LPDDR3
    • Speed: 2133 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 8GB
    • Maximum Memory: 16GB
8GB
Configurable to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Discrete Graphics-Support for Thunderbolt 3–enabled external graphics processors (eGPUs)
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe SSD
128GB 256GB
Configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018
Wi-Fi
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4A Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Wireless-AC 9560 2x2 802.11ac vPro
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth 5.0 
    With Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Wireless-AC 9560 and Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 models
  • Bluetooth 4.2
    With Qualcomm QCA61x4A models
Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology
MoreDell Wireless 5821E Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 LTE M.2 Mobile Broadband Card-

Battery

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018
Size
  • 32 Wh (3-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery)
  • 60 Wh (4-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery)
  • 60 Wh (4-cell Polymer, Long Life Battery)
50.3 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life-
  • Up to 12 hours wireless web
  • Up to 13 hours Apple TV app video playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply
  • 65W adapter, Type-C
  • 90W adapter, Type-C
30W USB‑C Power Adapter

Software

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11
Shipped with macOS Mojave
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial
Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player

Camera & Audio

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optinal Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3254 with MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • High-quality speakers
  • Noise-reducing array microphones
  • 2 x Dual array microphones
  • Skype For Business Certified
  • Stereo speakers
  • Three microphones
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

Misc

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018
Sensors
  • Ambient Light Sensor (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
  • Gyroscope
  • eCompass/Magnetometer
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS (via WWAN Card only)
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Adaptive Thermal Performance (via Gyroscope/Accelerometer)
  • Dell ExpressSign-In (via Proximity Sensor)
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
Security
  • Security lock slot
  • Camera Shutter
  • Dynamic Privacy Dell SafeScreen
  • TPM 2.0 FIPS-140-2 Certified / TCG Certified (April 2019)
  • Optional Hardware Authentication Bundle 1: Touch Fingerprint Reader in Power Button
  • Optional Hardware Authentication Bundle 2: Contacted Smart Card and Control Vault 3
  • Optional Hardware Authentication Bundle 3: Touch Fingerprint Reader in Power Button, Contacted Smart Card, and Control Vault 3
  • Optional Hardware Authentication Bundle 4: Touch Fingerprint Reader in Power Button, Contacted Smart Card, Contactless Smart Card, NFC, and Control Vault 3
  • Optional Face IR camera (Windows Hello compliant) with Proximity Sensor (~1 meter / 3-foot range)
  • Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software
    • Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
    • Dell Data Guardian
    • Dell Encryption Enterprise
    • Dell Encryption Personal
    • Dell Threat Defense
    • MozyPro® or MozyEnterprise®
    • RSA NetWitness® Endpoint
    • Absolute® Endpoint Visibility and Control
    • VMware Workspace ONE
    • RSA SecurID Access
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Apple T2 Security Chip
In the box-
  • MacBook Air
  • 30W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
Warranty3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite In-Home Service after Remote DiagnosisYour MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.
More-Video Support
  • Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
    • One external display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at up to 60Hz
    • Up to two external displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at up to 60Hz
  • Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
    • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
    • VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output using adapters (sold separately)

Key Features

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018
At Glance
Released in
2019
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.99 lb
1.36 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-8665U
4C/8T, 1.90 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,134
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,209
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 620
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
2133 MHz LPDDR3
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 Ports
Released in Late
2018
16:10 WQXGA
13.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
2.75 lb
1.25 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i5-8210Y
2C/4T, 1.60 → 3.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
728
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,455
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 617
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Up to
16GB
2133 MHz LPDDR3

Comparison Summary

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 vs. MacBook Air 13” 2018

Dell has released the Latitude 7400 2-in-1, a 14-inch machine, in 2019. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8665U with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).

On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2018 was introduced by Apple about a year earlier in late-2018. It comes with a dual-core Intel Core i5-8210Y with a boost clock speed up to 3.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 617 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-11
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8265U64556.88%
2
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8365U1,04992.50%
3
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8665U1,134100.00%
MacBook Air 13” 20181
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8210Y72864.20%
01,134

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-11
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8265U2,13250.65%
2
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8365U3,44281.78%
3
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8665U4,209100.00%
MacBook Air 13” 20181
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8210Y1,45534.57%
04,209

The Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 has a 14-inch display which is slightly larger than the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2018. In addition, the Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 weighs 2.99 lbs. about 8% heavier than the 2.75 lbs. MacBook Air 13” 2018. Moreover, measured at 12.59” x 7.87” x 0.59”, the Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 is slightly more portable than the MacBook Air 13” 2018 at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61”.

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1MacBook Air 13” 2018

Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 supports up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.

For MacBook Air 13” 2018, it supports up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory.

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