Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
40.4Performance26.6
29.8Display30.2
20Battery21.3
86.4Portability66.3
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo5 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Neo wins this laptop face-off, 41.6 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+20) and performance (+14). Dell 15 (DC15250) 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 Neo
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 66
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
- 69% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,920 vs 5,278
- 65% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,139
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 20% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13 ″
- 12% higher capacity: 41 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 15.6 ″+20% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+65%Top 13% | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920+69%Bottom 7% | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 41 Wh+12% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+24% | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+33% | 19 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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