#Best apple laptops 2017 pro#

Note that on cheaper configs, Dell uses an FHD display.

The XPS' QHD+ touch screen has 3,200-by-1,800 resolution and the MacBook has 2,560-by-1,600.

#Best apple laptops 2017 pro#

And HP does a commendable job considering how incredibly thin-and-light the Spectre is.Дisplay:В Both the Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Pro are very-high-resolution.

You'll get even more battery life with the FHD display model (which I don't have). And that's even with the QHD+ display (on the config I'm using). The XPS excels at balancing quad-core performance with battery life. HP Spectre (43.7 WHr): you're talking about more than 6 hours, maybe 7 or more, depending on how much you task the processor and display. If you don't watch power usage, then you're talking 6-8 hours or less. Again, that means keeping close tabs on power usage. MacBook Pro 13: could get you up into the 10-plus hour range. Run a browser with lots of tabs open running background processes, and you're going to take a battery hit. Otherwise, it could be a lot less (like 6 - 8 hours or less).В And that applies to browsers too. Dell XPS 13: you could see 10-12 hours (i.e., all-day) if you keep a tight lid on things like screen brightness, video binging, and gaming. Battery life is dependent on so many factors, it's better to give a range (imo). And on every-day tasks, it's more than adequate.Д«attery life : This is updated with more realistic (real-world) battery-life ranges.В It's a close call between the Dell XPS (60 watt-hour battery) and the MacBook Pro (54.5 WHr battery). That said, I wouldn't go so far as to call the MacBook's 7th gen Intel processor a slouch. Winner: Both HP and Dell because they've gone quad-core while maintaining ultra-slim form factors with good battery life. MobileTechReview is seeing a 40 percent jump in performance (7:40 mark in video) for some operations. That is, the 8th gen quad-core feels faster (to me) and is a lot faster if you go by raw benchmarks. Will the more performance-conscious notice? Yes. Will the average consumer notice the performance gap between the 8th-gen Spectre/XPS and 7th-gen MacBook? Probably not. This is a pretty big deal because, for the first time, svelte 13-inch laptops are able to tap into Intel quad-core performance. Apple has not: the latest MacBook Pro 13 uses 7th gen dual-core processors. In other words, HP and Dell have updated their offerings with the latest Intel 8th Gen quad-core. That is, theВ gap betweenВ Spectre/XPS and the MacBook. Performance: I will focus on the biggest gap in performance. The MacBook Pro looks slightly dated against the HP but still looks great.ДЄpple 13.3-inch MacBook Pro. The only problem is, the design is beginning to age a bit. I'll add that the Dell XPS 13В has become an icon for 13-inch laptop design with its thin display bezels and compact 12-inch laptop form factor. And HP redesigned the 2017 Spectre 13, using thinner display bezels, reducing the footprint. Winner: I'm going to give it to the HP Spectre because it's pushing the boundaries of ultra-thin industrial design but still delivers good performance. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is just over 3 pounds but it's built like a tank with its sturdy all-aluminum construction.

The Dell XPS 13 is about 2.7 pounds and its weaved carbon fiber palm rest give it a distinct look. The design is impressive because it squeezes a quad-core processor into an impossibly-thin 0.41-inch thick chassis. The HP Spectre is the lightest and sleekest (2.45 pounds) and uses both machined aluminum and carbon fiber. Credit: DellДesign:В this matters if you plan to hold on to your laptop for a long time. Dell XPS 13 also packs a new Intel 8th Generation quad-core processor.