Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
65.5Performance41.5
29.8Display23.3
55.3Battery65.7
79.6Portability56.6
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)4 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24) and portability (+23). 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 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 57
- 80% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 2,330
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,449
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 55
- 117% higher charging: 130 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 67 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | 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 (M5) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+80%Top 11% | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+35%Top 38% | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 100 Wh+50% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 130 W+117% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | 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 (M5) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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