Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
40.4Performance41.5
29.8Display23.3
20Battery65.7
86.4Portability56.6
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo6 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+46) 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 57
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,330
- 37% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.94 kg
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,449
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 20
- 550% higher charging: 130 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 174% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 37 Wh
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| 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 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+52%Top 24% | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 12,600+41%Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 100 Wh+174% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 130 W+550% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+37% | 1.94 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+33% | 19.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 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 | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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