Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
41.4Performance41.5
29.8Display23.3
55.3Battery65.7
79.6Portability56.6
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)6 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) wins this laptop face-off, 48.4 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+23) and display (+7). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 57
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 40% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 19.1 mm
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,130 vs 2,330
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,449
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 55
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 271% higher charging: 130 W vs 35 W
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 67 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,130+34%Top 26% | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,066Bottom 19% | 12,600+4%Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 100 Wh+50% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 35 W | 130 W+271% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+22% | 1.94 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+40% | 19.1 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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