MacBook Air 13” 2017 vs. Dell Inspiron 15 5510: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air 13” 2017 and Dell Inspiron 15 5510 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Air 13” 2017 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2017 is better than Dell Inspiron 15 5510.
MacBook Air 13” 2017 weighed 2.96 pounds, 18% lighter than the 3.6 pounds Dell Inspiron 15 5510.
Weight | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Dell Inspiron 15 5510 |
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Pound | 2.96 lbs. | 3.6 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 1.63 kg |
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 Pros
Reasons that Dell Inspiron 15 5510 is better than MacBook Air 13” 2017.
2021 vs. 2017
Intel Core i7-11390H inside Dell Inspiron 15 5510 has a 231% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 13” 2017. It supports up to 32GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 13” 2017. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Dell Inspiron 15 5510 |
Released | 2017 | 2021 |
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| Announced on April 14, 2021 |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Dell Inspiron 15 5510 |
Dimensions | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) | 14.02 x 9.01 x 0.57 ~ 0.71 inches (356.06 x 228.9 x 14.6 ~ 17.99 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) | Starting at 3.6 lbs (1.633 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Platinum Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Dell Inspiron 15 5510 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Dell Inspiron 15 5510 |
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Dell Inspiron 15 5510 |
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Memory | 4GB 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 4GB 8GB 12GB 16GB 24GB 32GB
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Discrete Graphics | - | Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 with 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM |
Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB
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Connectivity | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Dell Inspiron 15 5510 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 |
Battery | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Dell Inspiron 15 5510 |
Size | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 65W Power Adapter 4.5mm barrel type connector. |
Software | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Dell Inspiron 15 5510 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
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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 iTunes Books App Store Time Machine |
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Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Dell Inspiron 15 5510 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | Front-facing camera 720p at 30 fps, HD RGB camera. |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Dell Inspiron 15 5510 |
Sensors | - | Fingerprint reader sensor Integrated with the power button. |
Security | - | Fingerprint reader with Windows Hello support. |
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Warranty | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775. | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite Service After Remote Diagnosis |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Dell Inspiron 15 5510 |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Air 13” 2017, a 13.3-inch machine, in mid-2017. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-5650U with a boost clock speed up to 3.10 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 6000 (48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Inspiron 15 5510 was introduced by Dell about four years later in mid-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-11390H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6.Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook Air 13” 2017 has a 13.3-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 15.6-inch Dell Inspiron 15 5510. In addition, The MacBook Air 13” 2017 weighs 2.96 lbs. about 21% lighter than the 3.6 lbs. Dell Inspiron 15 5510. Moreover, measured at 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.68”, the MacBook Air 13” 2017 is considerably more portable than the Dell Inspiron 15 5510 at 14.02” x 9.01” x 0.71”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the MacBook Air 13” 2017 supports up to 8GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 memory.
For Dell Inspiron 15 5510, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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