Dell XPS 15 9575 vs. MacBook 12” 2017: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 15 9575 and MacBook 12” 2017 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 15 9575 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 15 9575 is better than MacBook 12” 2017.
2018 vs. 2017
Intel Core i7-8705G inside Dell XPS 15 9575 has a 143% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2017.
Dell XPS 15 9575 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook 12” 2017. It supports up to 2400MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the MacBook 12” 2017.
Configurable up to AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL 4GB HBM2 vs. integrated
Dell XPS 15 9575 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
Dell XPS 15 9575 has a 15.6-inch screen size 30% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017.
MacBook 12” 2017 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2017 is better than Dell XPS 15 9575.
MacBook 12” 2017 weighed 2.03 pounds, 54% lighter than the 4.36 pounds Dell XPS 15 9575.
Weight | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Pound | 4.36 lbs. | 2.03 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.98 kg | 0.92 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 15 9575 and MacBook 12” 2017.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Released | 2018 | 2017 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Dimensions | 13.93 x 9.25 x 0.62 in (354 x 235 x 16 mm) Width: 13.93” (354 mm) Depth: 9.25” (235 mm) Height: 0.62” (16 mm) | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) |
Weight |
| Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) |
Colors |
| Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 12 Inches |
Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
| One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage |
| 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Size |
| 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 130 W power adapter Power rated at 20VDC/6.50A. | 29W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS High 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 iTunes Books App Store Time Machine |
Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Camera |
| 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Sensors |
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Security |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275. |
More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | Dell XPS 15 9575 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 15 9575, a 15.6-inch machine, in early-2018. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8705G with a boost clock speed up to 4.10 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL with 4GB HBM2.
On the other hand, we have the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017 was introduced by Apple about a year earlier in mid-2017. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-7Y75 with a boost clock speed up to 3.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell XPS 15 9575 has a 15.6-inch display which is considerably larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017. In addition, the Dell XPS 15 9575 weighs 4.36 lbs. about 114% heavier than the 2.03 lbs. MacBook 12” 2017. Moreover, measured at 13.93” x 9.25” x 0.62”, the Dell XPS 15 9575 is much bulkier than the MacBook 12” 2017 at 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.52”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 15 9575 supports up to 16GB 2400 MHz DDR4 memory. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For MacBook 12” 2017, it supports up to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 memory. Unlike Dell XPS 15 9575, 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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