Dell Latitude 5521 vs. M1 MacBook Pro 16”: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell Latitude 5521 and M1 MacBook Pro 16” models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Dell Latitude 5521 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5521 is better than M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
Dell Latitude 5521 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the M1 MacBook Pro 16” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | Unified |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Dell Latitude 5521 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
Slots | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
Dell Latitude 5521 weighed 3.95 pounds, 16% lighter than the 4.7 pounds M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
Weight | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Pound | 3.95 lbs. | 4.7 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.79 kg | 2.13 kg |
Dell Latitude 5521 has more ports and slots count than the M1 MacBook Pro 16”. It has ten versus seven amount of ports and slots on the M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
Ports | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | No |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
power port | No | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | No |
Smart Card Reader | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | Yes x3 |
USB-A | Yes x2 | No |
Total | 10 | 7 |
Dell Latitude 5521 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M1 MacBook Pro 16”. It has six versus five commonly used ports and slots on the M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
Ports | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
power port | No | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | No |
USB-A | Yes | No |
M1 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 16” is better than Dell Latitude 5521.
Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 16” has a 48% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-11850H inside Dell Latitude 5521.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5521 and M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Dimensions | 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89” (357.80 mm x 233.30 mm x 22.67 mm) |
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Weight | 3.95 lb (1.79 kg) |
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Colors | - | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 16.2 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Left (3)
Right (7)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB Unified Memory |
Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6 | - |
Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Connectivity | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
More | WWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
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Battery | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size |
| 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. | 140W USB‑C Power Adapter Charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with included USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. |
Software | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
OS | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
Built-in Apps |
| Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Camera |
| 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Sensors |
| Touch ID sensor |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
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Key Features | Dell Latitude 5521 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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