Can Dell XPS 14z Really Beat Apple MacBook Pro?

Dell on Tuesday unveiled a new flagship ultra-thin laptop XPS 14z, whose thinness (0.9 inches) and low price ($999) could pit it as a formidable rival of Apple's MacBook Pro.

The XPS 14z features the second-generation Intel Core i5 / i7 processors, an HD WLED display for great entertainment experiences, a slot-load optical drive and NVIDIA graphics option. Its unique design maximizes screen size, delivering a 14-inch screen in a 13-inch form factor.

The XPS 14z delivers what professionals want - raw power paired with a stunning, sophisticated design that signals 'I've arrived', said Steve Felice, president of Dell's Consumer and Small/Medium Business group. The XPS 14z is specifically engineered to help our customers do more in their personal and professional lives - and it advances our industry-leading vision for thin-and-powerful solutions that deliver performance without compromise.

Meanwhile, Apple on Monday refreshed its MacBook Pro lineup with new processors and graphics chips.

The 13-inch version is available with a dual-core processor, a 2.4 GHz Core i5 or a 2.8 GHZ Core i7 CPU. The 15-inch version comes with either a quad-core 2.2 GHz i7 or a 2.4 GHz i7 CPU, while the 17-inch version offers only a 2.4 GHz i7 CPU.

Which device will beat the other? Following is a comparison of specs of Dell XPS 14z and MacBook Pro. It may help you to understand better which of the two is better.