Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell Inspiron 3481

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Dell Inspiron 3481
Dell Inspiron 3481

Our Rating: 67 %

Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell Inspiron 3481. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Dell Inspiron 3481 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 3481 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

decent battery life

average display quality

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell Inspiron 3481
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
64 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell Inspiron 3481 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 33.9 cm x 24.19 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3246
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8106
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 3481
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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