Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 5 for Apple MacBook Neo (1 tied) — including cinebench (multi-core) (694 vs 654).
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: our verdict
Inspiron is for anyone who needs long battery life, more memory at the starting price, and a keyboard that feels better for all-day typing. If you want a lighter laptop or care most about a higher-resolution IPS screen, skip it.
MacBook Neo is for anyone who wants the fastest performance, sharpest screen resolution, and a premium design in a compact, lightweight package.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Neo
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 Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.3/10 | 5.3/10 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.7/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 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 | Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow | Gray |
| Keyboard | Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 297.5 x 206.4 x 12.7 mm | 314 x 223.75 x 15.14-17.9 mm 12.36 x 8.81 x 0.6-0.7 inches |
| Footprint | 614 cm2 (95.2 inches2) | 703 cm2 (108.9 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 11.5 x 7.2 cm | 11.5 x 8.0 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Plastic |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 654 | 694 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 161 | 107 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 8581 | 11186 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 3412 | 2379 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 6 | 8 |
| CPU | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU cores | 6 (2P + 4E) | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 4.05 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple A18 Pro | X1P-42-100 X1P-64-100 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 2.3 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple A18 Pro GPU | Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple A18 Pro GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | — | 280 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1490 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| GPU configurations available | Apple A18 Pro GPU | Adreno X1-45 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
|
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x4 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB | 16GB|32GB |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
|
|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.1/10 | 2.8/10 |
| Display size | 13 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Pixel density | 218 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | Yes |
| Display type | IPS LCD | TN LCD |
| Resolution | 2408 x 1506 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1142:1 | 600:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 97.9% | — |
| Response time | 18 ms | 35 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.8% | ~80.9% |
| Side bezels | 8.8 mm | 6.3 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 135° | — |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
|
|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Battery capacity | 36.5 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Charging speed | 20 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | — | 11.4 V |
| Full charge time | 2:00 hr | — |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
|
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
| 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 3.2 | 2x USB 3.2 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
|
|---|---|---|
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | — | Qualcomm WCD9385 |
| Speaker loudness | ~83 dB | — |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
|
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 Neo
- Overall score: 6.3/10 (vs 5.3/10)
- Performance score: 6.4/10 (vs 6.2/10)
- Portability score: 9.7/10 (vs 8.6/10)
- Display score: 5.1/10 (vs 2.8/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.9/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (single-core): 161 (vs 107)
- Geekbench (single-core): 3412 (vs 2379)
- GPU compute: 2.3 TFLOPS (vs 1.7 TFLOPS)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 218 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Weight: 1.23 kg (vs 1.55 kg)
- Thickness: 12.7 mm (vs 17.9 mm)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4)
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
- Battery score: 7.8/10 (vs 7.6/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 694 (vs 654)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 11186 (vs 8581)
- CPU threads: 8 (vs 6)
- RAM: 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 14 in (vs 13 in)
- Adaptive refresh rate
- Battery capacity: 54 Wh (vs 36.5 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 20 W)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
- SD card reader
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Neo or the Dell Inspiron 14 5441?
Dell Inspiron 14 5441 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 5 for Apple MacBook Neo (1 tied) — including cinebench (multi-core) (694 vs 654).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Neo or the Dell Inspiron 14 5441?
The Apple MacBook Neo costs around $599, $150 less than the Dell Inspiron 14 5441 at around $749.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Neo and the Dell Inspiron 14 5441?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.3/10 on the Apple MacBook Neo vs 5.3/10); portability score (9.7/10 on the Apple MacBook Neo vs 8.6/10); display score (5.1/10 on the Apple MacBook Neo vs 2.8/10).