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.

MacBook Air 13” 2017 Pros

Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2017 is better than Dell Inspiron 15 5510.

About 18% lighter

MacBook Air 13” 2017 weighed 2.96 pounds, 18% lighter than the 3.6 pounds Dell Inspiron 15 5510.

WeightMacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510
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.

Significantly newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2017

Much faster CPU performance

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.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 - Intel Core i7-11390H
5,096
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 - Intel Core i7-11370H
4,864
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 - Intel Core i5-11300H
4,441
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 - Intel Core i3-1125G4
3,690
MacBook Air 13” 2017 - Intel Core i7-5650U
1,538
MacBook Air 13” 2017 - Intel Core i5-5350U
1,350
Supports larger memory

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.

Max system memory size
Dell Inspiron 15 5510
32 GB
MacBook Air 13” 2017
8 GB
Supports faster memory

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.

Memory type and speed
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
MacBook Air 13” 2017 - LPDDR3
1,600 MHz
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

17% larger display

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2017.

Display size
Dell Inspiron 15 5510
15.6-inch
MacBook Air 13” 2017
13.3-inch

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

MacBook Air 13” 2017 Price
Apple 13in MacBook Air (2017 Newest Version) 1.8GHz Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD (Renewed)
Apple 13in MacBook Air (2017 Newest Version) 1.8GHz Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD (Renewed)
By Apple
$238.99
$255.00 6% OFF
2017 Apple Macbook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Silver (Renewed)
2017 Apple Macbook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Silver (Renewed)
By Apple
$244.99
$289.99 16% OFF
Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Silver (Renewed)
Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Silver (Renewed)
By Apple
$274.68
$290.00 5% OFF
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 Price
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 15.6 Inch Business Laptop, Full HD Non-Touch Display - Intel Core i5-11300H, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Platinum Silver
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 15.6 Inch Business Laptop, Full HD Non-Touch Display - Intel Core i5-11300H, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Platinum Silver
By Dell
$749.00
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 15.6 Inch Laptop Computer - Full HD (1920 x 1080) Display - Intel Core i5-11320H, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Platinum Silver
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 15.6 Inch Laptop Computer - Full HD (1920 x 1080) Display - Intel Core i5-11320H, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Platinum Silver
By Dell
$748.58
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 15.6 Inch Laptop, FHD Non-Touch Display - Intel Core i7-11390H, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Platinum Silver
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 15.6 Inch Laptop, FHD Non-Touch Display - Intel Core i7-11390H, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Platinum Silver
By Dell
$948.95

Availability

MacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510
Released20172021
Release Date
  • Available on June 6, 2017
Announced on April 14, 2021
Pricing
  • $999
    Intel Core i5 5350U | 8GB RAM | 128GB SSD
  • $1,199
    Intel Core i5 5350U | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
  • $622.28
    i5-11320H 8GB 256GB
  • $837.88
    i7-11390H 16GB 512GB
  • $916.28
    i7-11390H 16GB 1TB
Applicable Models-
  • Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop (Intel)
  • 2021 Dell Inspiron 15 (Intel)
  • Dell Inspiron 15 5510
  • Dell Inspiron 15 5518
Generations-

Exterior

MacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510
Dimensions12.8” 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)
WeightStarting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg)Starting at 3.6 lbs (1.633 kg)
Colors
Silver
Platinum Silver
Keyboard and TrackpadFull-size backlit keyboard with:
  • 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor
  • Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Keyboard
  • Full-size titan grey keyboard with number pad.
  • Optional key backlit.
Touchpad
  • Multi-touch gesture-enabled precision touchpad.
  • Size: 4.53 x 3.15 in (115 x 80 mm)

Display

MacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510
Size13.3 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • Widescreen display
  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
  • Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio and 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
  • 15.6” FHD
    250 nits brightness, 45% NTSC color gamut, non-touch, 4.60 W power consumption.
  • 15.6” FHD with Touch
    250 nits brightness, 45% NTSC color gamut, multi-touch, 4.60 W power consumption.
  • 15.6” FHD with 100% sRGB
    300 nits brightness, 100% sRGB color gamut, non-touch, 4.40 W power consumption.
  • All Configurations
    1920 x 1080, 16:9 aspect ratio, 157 PPI, 35 ms response time, 600:1 contrast ratio, 60 Hz refresh rate, anti-glare.

Ports

MacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 2 port
    Supports data transfers up to 20 Gbps.
  • 2 x USB 3.0 ports
    Supports data transfers up to 5 Gbps.
  • 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • 1 x SDXC card reader
  • 1 x MagSafe 2 power port
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left
  • 1 x USB-C
    - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) on i3 and i5 configurations.
    - Thunderbolt™️ 4/USB4 (40 Gbps) on i7 configuration.
    - Both support DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery.
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4
  • 1 x Power connector 
    4.5mm barrel type connector.
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
  • 1 x MicroSD Card Slot
  • 1 x Headset port
    3.5mm jack.

Internal Specs

MacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510
Processor
  1. 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5350U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.80 → 2.90 GHz, 3MB Cache, 15W
  2. 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-5350U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.20 → 3.10 GHz, 4MB Cache, 15W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.70 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.10 → 4.40 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 35W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11370H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.30 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 35W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11390H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.40 → 5.00 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 35W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5350U
    Intel® HD Graphics 6000
    48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
  2. 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-5350U
    Intel® HD Graphics 6000
    48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11370H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11390H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Memory
4GB 8GB
 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
4GB 8GB 12GB 16GB 24GB 32GB
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SODIMM slots.
  • Memory Type: Dual Channel DDR4 Memory.
  • Memory Speed:
    3200 MHz
  • Memory Size per Slot: 
    4GB 8GB 16GB
Discrete Graphics-Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 with 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM
Storage
128GB 256GB
Configurable to 512GB flash storage.
256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB
  • Storage Slots: 1 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 slot.

Connectivity

MacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9462 Wi-Fi 5
    Up to 433 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820) Wi-Fi 5
    Up to 867 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6
    Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2

Battery

MacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510
Size54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
  • 41 Wh 3-cell polymer battery.
  • 54 Wh 4-cell polymer battery
Supports ExpressCharge™ can recharge up to 80% in 60 minutes.
Battery Life
  • Up to 12 hours wireless web
  • Up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback
  • Up to 30 days standby time
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Power Supply45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port.
65W Power Adapter
4.5mm barrel type connector.

Software

MacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510
OSShipped with macOS Mojave
  • Windows 10 Home | Home in S-mode | Pro
  • Windows 11 Home | Home in S-mode | Pro | National Academic
  • Ubuntu 20.04
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
  • Microsoft Office 30 Trial
  • McAfee LiveSafe 12 Month Subscription
  • Dell Mobile Connect
  • My Dell
  • SupportAssist
  • Dell Update
  • Dell Digital Delivery

Camera & Audio

MacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510
Camera720p FaceTime HD cameraFront-facing camera
720p at 30 fps, HD RGB camera.
Audio
  • Stereo speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • Headphone port
  • Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone
  • Realtek high definition audio controller.
  • 2 x 2.5W stereo speakers.
  • 1 x combo headphone/microphone jack.
  • Dual-array microphones.

Misc

MacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510
Sensors-Fingerprint reader sensor
Integrated with the power button.
Security-Fingerprint reader with Windows Hello support.
In the box
  • MacBook Air 13″
  • Power adapter
  • AC wall plug
  • Power cord
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WarrantyLimited 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
MoreVideo Support
  • Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz on an external display, both at millions of colors
    • Thunderbolt digital video output
    • Native Mini DisplayPort output
    • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and dual-link DVI output using adapters (sold separately)
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Key Features

MacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510
At Glance
Released in Mid
2017
16:10 WXGA+
13.3”
900p 60Hz
Weight
2.96 lb
1.34 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C/4T, 2.20 → 3.10 GHz
Geekbench 5
737
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,538
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® HD Graphics 6000
48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
Up to
8GB
1600 MHz LPDDR3
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.6 lb
1.63 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-11390H
4C/8T, 3.40 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,573
Single Core
Geekbench 5
5,096
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR6

Comparison Summary

MacBook Air 13” 2017 vs. Dell Inspiron 15 5510

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

MacBook Air 13” 20171
5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5350U65441.58%
2
5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-5350U73746.85%
Dell Inspiron 15 55101
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G41,12371.39%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H1,28681.75%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11370H1,39788.81%
4
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11390H1,573100.00%
01,573

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

MacBook Air 13” 20171
5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5350U1,35026.49%
2
5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-5350U1,53830.18%
Dell Inspiron 15 55101
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G43,69072.41%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H4,44187.15%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11370H4,86495.45%
4
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11390H5,096100.00%
05,096

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”.

MacBook Air 13” 2017Dell Inspiron 15 5510

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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