Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell Vostro 5481

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Dell Vostro 5481
Dell Vostro 5481

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell Vostro 5481. 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 Vostro 5481 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5481 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

adequate performance levels

average battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell Vostro 5481
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell Vostro 5481 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 5481
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 32.49 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.82 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 5481
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 157
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 5481
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 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 5481
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 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 5481
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 5481
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording
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
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 5481
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 5481
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 Vostro 5481
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 5481
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 Vostro 5481
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell Vostro 5481
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 5481
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 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 - pick-up and return
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