M2 MacBook Pro 13” vs. Dell Latitude 5521: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between M2 MacBook Pro 13” and Dell Latitude 5521, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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M2 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 13” is better than Dell Latitude 5521.
2022 vs. 2021
Apple M2 (8C, 10G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 13” has a 7% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-11850H inside Dell Latitude 5521.
M2 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.0 pounds, 25% lighter than the 3.95 pounds Dell Latitude 5521.
Weight | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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Pound | 3.0 lbs. | 3.95 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.36 kg | 1.79 kg |
Dell Latitude 5521 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5521 is better than M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Dell Latitude 5521 supports a larger memory capacity than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It supports up to 64GB versus 24GB of system memory on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
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 M2 MacBook Pro 13” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | Unified | DDR4 |
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 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
Dell Latitude 5521 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Dell Latitude 5521 has more ports and slots count than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It has ten versus three amount of ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Ports | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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HDMI | No | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
RJ-45 | No | Yes |
Smart Card Reader | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x2 | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes x2 |
USB-A | No | Yes x2 |
Total | 3 | 10 |
Dell Latitude 5521 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Ports | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
HDMI | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
RJ-45 | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
USB-A | No | Yes |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
Released | 2022 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on June 6th, 2022. (WWDC 2022) | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Exterior | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
Dimensions | 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 in (304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm) | 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89” (357.80 mm x 233.30 mm x 22.67 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg) | 3.95 lb (1.79 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | - |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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Right (1)
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Right (7)
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Internal Specs | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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Discrete Graphics | - | Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 2GB GDDR6 |
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Fans Number | 1 | - |
Cooling Info | Active | - |
Connectivity | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
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Ethernet | - | Gigabit Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
More | - | WWAN: Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
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Battery | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. |
Software | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Monterey | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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 |
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Camera & Audio | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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Warranty | One-year limited warranty. | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Latitude 5521 |
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