MacBook Air 13” 2014 vs. Dell Latitude 7300: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air 13” 2014 and Dell Latitude 7300 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

MacBook Air 13” 2014 Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of MacBook Air 13” 2014 over Dell Latitude 7300.

Dell Latitude 7300 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 7300 is better than MacBook Air 13” 2014.

Much newer manufacturing

2019 vs. 2014

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-8665U inside Dell Latitude 7300 has a 240% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-4650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2014.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Latitude 7300 - Intel Core i7-8665U
4,209
Dell Latitude 7300 - Intel Core i5-8365U
3,442
Dell Latitude 7300 - Intel Core i5-8265U
2,132
MacBook Air 13” 2014 - Intel Core i7-4650U
1,236
MacBook Air 13” 2014 - Intel Core i5-4260U
1,183
Supports larger memory

Dell Latitude 7300 supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 13” 2014. It supports up to 32GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2014.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 7300
32 GB
MacBook Air 13” 2014
8 GB
Supports faster memory

Dell Latitude 7300 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 13” 2014. It supports up to 2400MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2014.

Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 7300 - DDR4
2,400 MHz
MacBook Air 13” 2014 - LPDDR3
1,600 MHz
About 8% lighter

Dell Latitude 7300 weighed 2.75 pounds, 8% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2014.

WeightMacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300
Pound
2.96 lbs.
2.75 lbs.
Kilogram
1.34 kg
1.25 kg

Prices

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

MacBook Air 13” 2014 Price
Early-2014 Apple MacBook Air with 1.3GHz Core i5 (13-Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) (Renewed)
Early-2014 Apple MacBook Air with 1.3GHz Core i5 (13-Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) (Renewed)
By Apple
$265.00
Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed)
Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed)
By Apple
$229.82
$285.00 19% OFF
Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Core i5 (13 Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Silver (Renewed)
Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Core i5 (13 Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Silver (Renewed)
By Apple
$259.99
Dell Latitude 7300 Price
DELL Latitude 7300 Laptop, 13.3 inches FHD (1920 x 1080) Touchscreen, Intel Core 8th Gen i7-8665U, Fingerprint, Backlit Keyboard, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
DELL Latitude 7300 Laptop, 13.3 inches FHD (1920 x 1080) Touchscreen, Intel Core 8th Gen i7-8665U, Fingerprint, Backlit Keyboard, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$274.49
$301.99 9% OFF
Dell Latitude 7300 Laptop, 13.3 FHD (1920 x 1080) Non-Touch, Intel Core 8th Gen i7-8665U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7300 Laptop, 13.3 FHD (1920 x 1080) Non-Touch, Intel Core 8th Gen i7-8665U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$241.49
Dell Latitude 7300 Ultrabook | Intel Core i7 8th Gen Quad Core CPU | 16 GB RAM - 1 TB SSD | 13.3" Touchscreen FHD Display with Webcam | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Microsoft Office | Windows 11 (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7300 Ultrabook | Intel Core i7 8th Gen Quad Core CPU | 16 GB RAM - 1 TB SSD | 13.3" Touchscreen FHD Display with Webcam | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Microsoft Office | Windows 11 (Renewed)
By Dell
$324.02

Availability

MacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300
Released20142019
Release Date
  • Available on April 30, 2014
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Pricing
  • $999
    Intel Core i5 4260U | 4GB RAM | 128GB SSD
  • $1,199
    Intel Core i5 4260U | 4GB RAM | 256GB SSD
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Generations

Exterior

MacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300
Dimensions12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm)12.06” x 8.14” x 0.67 - 0.73” (306.50 mm x 206.95 mm x 17.42 - 18.45 mm)
WeightStarting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg)
  • 2.75 lb (1.25 kg)
    Aluminum chasis.
  • 2.88 lb (1.30 kg)
    Carbon fiber chasis.
Colors
Silver
  • CNC machined aluminum in platinum silver
  • Carbon fiber in black
Keyboard and TrackpadFull-size backlit keyboard with:
  • 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor
  • Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
  • Keyboard
    • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 3.91 x 2.08 in (99.5 mm x 53 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
    • Have dedicated left and right-click buttons.

Display

MacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300
Size13.3 Inches13.3 Inches
Info
  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
  • Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio and 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
  • 13.3” HD
    WXGA (1366x768), 220 nits, anti-glare, non-touch display.
  • 13.3” FHD
    (1920 x 1080), 300 nits, anti-glare, non-touch display
  • 13.3” FHD
    (1920 x 1080), 300 nits, anti-glare, non-touch display with Dynamic Privacy Dell SafeScreen
  • 13.3” FHD Touch
    (1920 x 1080), 300 nits, anti-glare,touch display

Ports

MacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300
  • 1 x Thunderbolt ports
    Supports data transfers up to 10 Gbps.
  • 2 x USB 3.0 ports
    Supports data transfers up to 5 Gbps.
  • 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • 1 x SDXC card reader
  • 1 x MagSafe 2 power port
Dell Latitude 7300 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (5)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort, Optional Thunderbolt 3
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
    Optional
Right (5)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x nanoSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

MacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300
Processor
  1. 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4260U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.40 → 2.70 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-4650U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.70 → 3.30 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  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
Integrated Graphics
  1. 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4260U
    Intel® HD Graphics 5000
    40 Execution Units, 200 → 1000 MHz
  2. 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-4650U
    Intel® HD Graphics 5000
    40 Execution Units, 200 → 1100 MHz
  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
Memory
4GB
Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SoDIMM slots
    • Type: Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 2400 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 4GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32GB
Storage
128GB 256GB
Configurable to 512GB flash storage.
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe SSD

Connectivity

MacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • 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)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
  • 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
More-Optional Mobile Broadband Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 Global Gigabit LTE (Optional)

Battery

MacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300
Size54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
  • 32 Wh (3-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery)
  • 60 Wh (4-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery)
  • 60 Wh (4-cell Polymer, Long Life Battery)
Battery Life
  • Up to 12 hours wireless web
  • Up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback
  • Up to 30 days standby time
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Power Supply45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port.
  • 65W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter
  • 90W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter
  • 65W adapter, Type-C
  • 90W adapter, Type-C

Software

MacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300
OSShipped with OSX Mavericks
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11
Built-in Apps
iPhoto iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Maps iBooks Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Calendar Contacts Reminders Time Machine Photo Booth iTunes Game Center Preview Notes Mac App Store
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial

Camera & Audio

MacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300
Camera720p FaceTime HD 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.
Audio
  • Stereo speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • Headphone port
  • Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone
  • Realtek ALC3254 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual array microphones

Misc

MacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300
Sensors-
  • Ambient Light Sensor (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
Security-
  • Security lock slot
  • Windows Hello Facial Recognition (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
  • Camera Shutter
  • Dynamic Privacy Dell SafeScreen
In the box
  • MacBook Air 13″
  • Power adapter
  • AC wall plug
  • Power cord
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WarrantyLimited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook Air 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 800-823-2775.3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis
MoreVideo Support
  • Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
  • Thunderbolt digital video output
    • Native Mini DisplayPort output
    • DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately)
    • VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
    • Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)
    • HDMI audio and video output using third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (sold separately)
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Key Features

MacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300
At Glance
Released in Early
2014
16:10 WXGA+
13.3”
900p 60Hz
Weight
2.96 lb
1.34 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-4650U
2C/4T, 1.70 → 3.30 GHz
Geekbench 5
632
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,236
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® HD Graphics 5000
40 Execution Units, 200 → 1100 MHz
Up to
8GB
1600 MHz LPDDR3
Released in
2019
16:9 FHD
13.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.75 lb
1.25 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
Upgradable up to
32GB
2400 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 7300 Ports

Comparison Summary

MacBook Air 13” 2014 vs. Dell Latitude 7300

Apple has released the MacBook Air 13” 2014, a 13.3-inch machine, in early-2014. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-4650U with a boost clock speed up to 3.30 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 5000 (40 Execution Units, 200 → 1100 MHz).

On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch Latitude 7300 was introduced by Dell about five years later in 2019. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8665U with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).

Geekbench 5 Single Core

MacBook Air 13” 20141
4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4260U57350.53%
2
4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-4650U63255.73%
Dell Latitude 73001
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%
01,134

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

MacBook Air 13” 20141
4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4260U1,18328.11%
2
4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-4650U1,23629.37%
Dell Latitude 73001
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%
04,209

Both MacBook Air 13” 2014 and Dell Latitude 7300 have the same 13.3-inch display size. In addition, the MacBook Air 13” 2014 weighs 2.96 lbs. about 7% heavier than the 2.75 lbs. Dell Latitude 7300. Moreover, measured at 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.68”, the MacBook Air 13” 2014 is slightly bulkier than the Dell Latitude 7300 at 12.06” x 8.14” x 0.73”.

MacBook Air 13” 2014Dell Latitude 7300

Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the MacBook Air 13” 2014 supports up to 8GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 memory.

For Dell Latitude 7300, it supports up to 32GB 2400 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.

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