Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Dell Inspiron 14 5441 (2 tied) — including overall score (5.9/10 vs 5.3/10).
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: our verdict
The Inspiron makes more sense if you want more memory and storage for less money, plus stronger connectivity and a keyboard that’s easier to type on for long stretches. Skip it if display quality sits high on your list and you want a sharper IPS panel with higher resolution. The trade-off is straightforward: that TN LCD screen falls behind the MacBook Air in viewing angles and clarity.
For the person chasing quicker performance, sharper screen resolution, and a slim premium design, the MacBook Air is the one to look at. If base memory and storage matter more to you, or you care more about connectivity and keyboard feel, this isn’t the strongest fit.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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 Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.9/10 | 5.3/10 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.4/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 17.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Gray | Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 314 x 223.75 x 15.14-17.9 mm 12.36 x 8.81 x 0.6-0.7 inches |
| Footprint | 654 cm2 (101.3 inches2) | 703 cm2 (108.9 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 11.5 x 8.0 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Plastic |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 676 | 694 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 133 | 107 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 11296 | 11186 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2906 | 2379 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 8 | 8 |
| CPU | Apple M3 | Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU cores | 8 (4P + 4E) | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.05 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | — | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M3 | X1P-42-100 X1P-64-100 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.5 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M3 GPU (10-core) | Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M3 GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | 500 MHz | 280 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1380 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 15 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M3 GPU (10-core) | Adreno X1-45 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 6400 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x4 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB|24GB | 16GB|32GB |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
|
|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.3/10 | 2.8/10 |
| Display size | 13.6 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Pixel density | 225 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | Yes |
| Display type | IPS LCD | TN LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1250:1 | 600:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 99.9% | — |
| Response time | 30 ms | 35 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82% | ~80.9% |
| Side bezels | 5.6 mm | 6.3 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | — |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
|
|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Battery capacity | 52.6 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Charging speed | 30 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | — | 11.4 V |
| Full charge time | 2:30 hr | — |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| USB-A ports | No | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 3.2 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Speaker configuration | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | — | Qualcomm WCD9385 |
| Speaker loudness | ~83.2 dB | — |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
- Overall score: 5.9/10 (vs 5.3/10)
- Performance score: 6.3/10 (vs 6.2/10)
- Portability score: 9.4/10 (vs 8.6/10)
- Battery score: 8.5/10 (vs 7.8/10)
- Display score: 5.3/10 (vs 2.8/10)
- Cinebench (single-core): 133 (vs 107)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 11296 (vs 11186)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2906 (vs 2379)
- GPU compute: 3.5 TFLOPS (vs 1.7 TFLOPS)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 225 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Weight: 1.24 kg (vs 1.55 kg)
- Thickness: 11.3 mm (vs 17.9 mm)
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
- Connectivity score: 7.2/10 (vs 7/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 694 (vs 676)
- RAM: 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 14 in (vs 13.6 in)
- Adaptive refresh rate
- Battery capacity: 54 Wh (vs 52.6 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 30 W)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
- Bluetooth version: 5.4 (vs 5.3)
- SD card reader
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 or the Dell Inspiron 14 5441?
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Dell Inspiron 14 5441 (2 tied) — including overall score (5.9/10 vs 5.3/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 or the Dell Inspiron 14 5441?
The Dell Inspiron 14 5441 costs around $749, $250 less than the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 at around $999.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5441?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (5.9/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs 5.3/10); portability score (9.4/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs 8.6/10); battery score (8.5/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs 7.8/10).