Dell XPS 13 9370 vs. 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 13 9370 and 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 13 9370 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9370 is better than 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
2018 vs. 2017
Intel Core i7-8550U inside Dell XPS 13 9370 has a 22% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7567U inside 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Dell XPS 13 9370 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
Dell XPS 13 9370 weighed 2.8 pounds, 8% lighter than the 3.02 pounds 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Weight | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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Pound | 2.8 lbs. | 3.02 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.27 kg | 1.37 kg |
Dell XPS 13 9370 has more ports and slots count than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has six versus five amount of ports and slots on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Ports | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | No |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x2 | Yes x4 |
USB-C | Yes | No |
Total | 6 | 5 |
Dell XPS 13 9370 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has four versus two commonly used ports and slots on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Ports | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
USB-C | Yes | No |
2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) over Dell XPS 13 9370.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 13 9370 and 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Released | 2018 | 2017 |
Release Date | - | Announced on June 5th, 2017 |
Pricing | - |
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Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Dimensions | 11.88 x 7.84 x 0.30 - 0.46 in (301.76 x 199.24 x 7.80 - 11.63 mm) Width: 11.88” (301.76 mm) Depth: 7.84” (199.24 mm) Height: 0.30 - 0.46” (7.80 - 11.63 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) |
Weight | 2.8 lb (1.27 kg) | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) |
Colors |
| Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Left (3)
Right (3)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage |
| 256GB 512GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Wi-Fi | Killer 1435 Wi-Fi Up to 867 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Size |
| 49.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter rated at 20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A. | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Sierra |
Built-in Apps |
| 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 XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Camera | Front-facing camera Bottom-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps. | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
Sensors |
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Security |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac 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 SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | Dell XPS 13 9370 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 13 9370, a 13.3-inch machine, in early-2018. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8550U with a boost clock speed up to 4.00 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 Pro 13 (4TB3) was introduced by Apple about a year earlier in mid-2017. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-7567U with a boost clock speed up to 4.00 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 650 (48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1150 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell XPS 13 9370 and 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) have the same 13.3-inch display size. In addition, The Dell XPS 13 9370 weighs 2.8 lbs. about 7% lighter than the 3.02 lbs. 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). Moreover, measured at 11.88” x 7.84” x 0.46”, the Dell XPS 13 9370 is considerably more portable than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59”.
There are a toal number of 6 ports and slots available on Dell XPS 13 9370. That includes a lock slot, a Thunderbolt 3 port, a microSD card slot, a USB-C port, and a headphone jack. With that said, it has a port or slot more than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) that has only four Thunderbolt 3 ports, a headphone jack.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 13 9370 supports up to 16GB 2133 MHz DDR3 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 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3), it supports up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory. Like Dell XPS 13 9370, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Furthermore, it also has an integrated storage module and has no M.2 slots for replacement.
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