Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell Vostro 3580

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell Vostro 3580. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell Vostro 3580 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 3580 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

decent processor performance

ample connectivity options

useful security features

average display quality

heavier design

moderate battery life

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell Vostro 3580
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell Vostro 3580 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 3580
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.26 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 2.28 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 3580
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
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 Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, ±40° horizontal viewing angle
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 3580
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 4 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 Vostro 3580
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
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 Vostro 3580
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 3580
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, 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 ALC3204
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 3580
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - Dell Wireless 1810
Network Interface - Ethernet
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 3580
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 3580
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 Vostro 3580
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 3580
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
VGA
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 3580
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
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), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 3580
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 - Noise reducing microphone
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
Limited warranty - 1 year
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