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Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch (A18 Pro) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
Get the MacBook Neo. It's quicker in everyday tasks. The Dell XPS 13 is lighter, with a backlit keyboard, touchscreen and face unlock, but the 8GB model feels slow, so budget for 16GB.
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Which one is for you?
MacBook Neo
An iPhone and the most speed for the money: that's the Neo.
Is the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch (A18 Pro) worth it?Dell XPS 13
Windows for school or work, typing in dim rooms, a touchscreen? Then it's the XPS 13.
Is the Dell XPS 13 (2026) worth it?Key differences
MacBook NeoDell XPS 13
Everyday speed
Quicker✓
Fine, slower with 8GB
Battery in the same test
About 13½ hours
About 14½ hours✓
Backlit keyboard
No
Yes✓
Touchscreen
No
Yes, 120Hz✓
Weight
1.23kg
About 1kg✓
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Expert Reviews, TechRadar: MacBook Pro 14, Expert Reviews: MacBook Pro 16, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide