Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell Inspiron 5301

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Dell Inspiron 5301
Dell Inspiron 5301

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell Inspiron 5301. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Dell Inspiron 5301 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 5301 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast boot-up speed

sharp display resolution

efficient thermal management

affordable price

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

modest audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell Inspiron 5301
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell Inspiron 5301 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 5301
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 30.596 cm x 20.34 cm x 1.585 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.23 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Platinum silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 5301
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 166
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 95% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.153 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 5301
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 5301
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 4267 MHz
Rated Speed - 4267 MHz
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 5301
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 5301
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 74.9 degrees, RGB camera
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, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 5301
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 5301
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 40 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 5301
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 5301
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 5301
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Inspiron 5301
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Home
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 5301
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °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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