Dell Precision 5540 vs. Intel MacBook Air: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Dell Precision 5540 and Intel MacBook Air, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 5540 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5540 is better than Intel MacBook Air.
Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Dell Precision 5540 has a 115% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1060NG7 inside Intel MacBook Air.
Dell Precision 5540 supports a larger memory capacity than the Intel MacBook Air. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Intel MacBook Air.
Dell Precision 5540 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 Intel MacBook Air since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro T2000 4GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
Dell Precision 5540 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch Intel MacBook Air.
Intel MacBook Air Pros
Reasons that Intel MacBook Air is better than Dell Precision 5540.
2020 vs. 2019
Intel MacBook Air supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 5540. It supports up to 3733MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 5540.
Intel MacBook Air weighed 2.8 pounds, 29% lighter than the 3.93 pounds Dell Precision 5540.
Weight | Dell Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
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Pound | 3.93 lbs. | 2.8 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.78 kg | 1.27 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,339 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
Dimensions | 14.06 x 9.26 x 0.44 in (357 x 235 x 11.2 mm) Width: 14.06” (357 mm) Depth: 9.26” (235 mm) Height: 0.44” (11.2 mm) |
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Weight | 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) |
Colors |
| Gold Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Dell Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
Left (5)
Right (3)
| Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8GB Configurable to 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage |
| 256GB 512GB Configurable to 1TB and 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | Dell Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
Wi-Fi |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | Dell Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
Size |
| 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5VDC/6.67A. | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Dell Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 7.5 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
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 Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
Audio |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
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Security |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | Dell Precision 5540 | Intel MacBook Air |
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