Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
40.4Performance40.9
29.8Display23.3
20Battery52
86.4Portability67.4
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo6 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
InnoReviews verdict
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 wins this laptop face-off, 43.7 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and performance (+1). Apple MacBook Neo 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 display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 67
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,337
- 33% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 19 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 20
- 400% higher charging: 100 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 75% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (WVA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2240x1400 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+51%Top 13% | 2,337Bottom 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 12,230+37%Bottom 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 64 Wh+75% |
| Charging | 20 W | 100 W+400% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+22% | 1.58 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+33% | 19 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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