Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 (2 tied) — including portability score (9.4/10 vs 8.6/10).
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: our verdict
Inspiron Plus is the right pick for anyone who values more memory and storage at the base price, needs better connectivity, or cares about a comfortable keyboard and input experience. Skip it if you demand the sharpest screen resolution or the most premium design.
MacBook Air is for those who want the fastest performance, sharpest resolution, and a premium, lightweight design in a compact laptop.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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 Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.4/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 16.9 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 | Blue |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 314 x 223.75 x 16.9 mm |
| 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 Plus 7441: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 676 | 830 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 133 | 107 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 11296 | 12899 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2906 | 2334 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 8 | 10 |
| CPU | Apple M3 | Qualcomm |
| CPU cores | 8 (4P + 4E) | 10 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.05 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M3 | Qualcomm X1P-64-100 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.5 TFLOPS | 3.8 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M3 GPU (10-core) | Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M3 GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | 500 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1380 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 15 W | 80 W |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M3 GPU (10-core) | Adreno X1-85 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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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 Plus 7441: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 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 | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.3/10 | 4.2/10 |
| Display size | 13.6 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Pixel density | 225 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 2240 x 1400 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1250:1 | 1200:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 99.9% | 100% |
| 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° | 180° |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 |
| 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-Ion |
| Full charge time | 2:30 hr | 2:00 hr |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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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 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | — | Qualcomm Aqstic |
| Speaker loudness | ~83.2 dB | — |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
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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 5.7/10)
- Portability score: 9.4/10 (vs 8.6/10)
- Battery score: 8.5/10 (vs 7.6/10)
- Display score: 5.3/10 (vs 4.2/10)
- Cinebench (single-core): 133 (vs 107)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2906 (vs 2334)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 225 ppi (vs 189 ppi)
- Weight: 1.24 kg (vs 1.4 kg)
- Thickness: 11.3 mm (vs 16.9 mm)
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
- Performance score: 6.4/10 (vs 6.3/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.2/10 (vs 7/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 830 (vs 676)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 12899 (vs 11296)
- CPU threads: 10 (vs 8)
- GPU compute: 3.8 TFLOPS (vs 3.5 TFLOPS)
- RAM: 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 14 in (vs 13.6 in)
- Touchscreen
- 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 Plus 7441?
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 (2 tied) — including portability score (9.4/10 vs 8.6/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 or the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441?
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 costs around $799, $200 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 Plus 7441?
The biggest gaps are in 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 7.6/10); display score (5.3/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs 4.2/10).