Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell Latitude 3500

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

Detailed comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell Latitude 3500. 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 Latitude 3500 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 3500 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

good port selection

mediocre display quality

average performance

heavy design

no USB-C charging

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell Latitude 3500
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell Latitude 3500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Latitude 3500
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 37.866 cm x 25.52 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 2.15 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Latitude 3500
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, WideView, ±40° horizontal viewing angle, +10/-30 vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Latitude 3500
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Latitude 3500
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz 2400 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 Latitude 3500
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Latitude 3500
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - 1280 x 720
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 86.7 degrees
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 60 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3204
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Latitude 3500
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Latitude 3500
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Latitude 3500
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 65 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Latitude 3500
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Latitude 3500
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Latitude 3500
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
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 Microsoft Office (Trial), Dell Precision Optimizer
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Latitude 3500
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ExpressCharge, noise reducing microphone
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 - 80% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site
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