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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3 vs Dell Latitude 5440 (Core i7-1355U)

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3

  • 1,510 g.
  • 15.3 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Apple M3 processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
KSh 156,000Out of Stock
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Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD

Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD

  • 14 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core i7-1355U processor.
  • Storage: PCIe NVMe SSD.
  • Wi-Fi 6E support.
KSh 150,000Out of Stock

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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4KSh 150,000
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4KSh 135,000
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M3KSh 140,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you want a larger 66.5 Wh battery, a larger 15.3-inch screen and a higher 2880 × 1864 screen resolution. Choose the Dell Latitude 5440 if you want Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45, 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps and HDMI 2.0.

Display

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
15.3 inch screen
Dell Latitude 5440
14 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Apple M3 processor
Dell Latitude 5440
Intel Core i7-1355U processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
SSD
Dell Latitude 5440
PCIe NVMe SSD

Memory

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
8 GB RAM
Dell Latitude 5440
Up to 16 GB RAM

Battery life

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Up to 15 hours per charge
Dell Latitude 5440
3-cell 42 Wh or 54 Wh

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch

  • Larger battery: 66.5 Wh (vs 42 Wh).
  • Larger 15.3-inch screen (vs 14-inch).
  • Higher screen resolution: 2880 × 1864 (vs 1920 × 1080).

Dell Latitude 5440

  • Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45.
  • 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps.
  • HDMI 2.0.
  • Lighter: about 1.39 kg (vs 1.51 kg).
  • Wired Ethernet port.
  • HDMI output.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple MacBook Air 15-inchDell Latitude 5440
PerformanceApple M3 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphicsIntel Core i7-1355U processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics
Memory8 GB RAMUp to 16 GB RAM
Storage256 GB storageUp to 512 GB storage
Display15.3-inch LCD display, 60 Hz, 224 ppi14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 15 hours per charge3-cell 42 Wh or 54 Wh
Charging70 W wired chargingDell ExpressCharge / ExpressCharge Boost

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
BrandAppleDell
ModelMacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024)Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7 1355U
Announced20242023
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorSilver, Starlight, Space Gray, Midnight—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
Dimensions34.04 × 23.76 × 1.15 cm321.4 × 212 × 19.1 mm
Weight1.51 kgStarting at 1.39 kg; configuration dependent
Build MaterialsAluminum enclosure—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
Display Size15.3 inches14 inches
Display TypeLiquid Retina IPS, LED-backlitIPS LCD
Resolution2880 × 18641920 × 1080
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz
Brightness500 nits—
TouchscreenNo—
Display Features224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
ProcessorApple M3Intel Core i7-1355U
CPU8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)10 cores (2 performance + 8 efficiency), 12 threads; up to 5.0 GHz; 12 MB cache
GPUApple 10-core GPUIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Graphics MemoryShared unified memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeUnified memoryTwo SO-DIMM slots; DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800/5200 platform configurations; maximum 64 GB
Storage TypeSSDPCIe NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
RAM8GB16GB / 8GB
Storage256GB256GB / 512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
Battery66.5Wh lithium-polymer3-cell 42 Wh or 54 Wh; configuration dependent
Battery LifeUp to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback—
ChargingMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapterDell ExpressCharge / ExpressCharge Boost; battery and adapter dependent
Power Adapter35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter65 W USB-C adapter on documented configuration; adapter options vary

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
Operating SystemmacOS—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3—
EthernetNo built-in EthernetGigabit Ethernet, RJ-45

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
Webcam1080p FaceTime HD camera1080p FHD RGB or RGB + IR camera; IR and presence detection are optional by configuration
SpeakersSix-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers2 × 2 W stereo speakers
MicrophonesThree-mic array with directional beamformingDual microphone array
Audio FeaturesSpatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modesRealtek Waves; MaxxAudio 12.0

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
KeyboardBacklit Magic KeyboardQWERTY keyboard; regional layouts with 79, 80 or 83 keys
Keyboard BacklightYesBacklit and non-backlit factory configurations
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gesturesPrecision Clickpad with multi-touch gestures
Fingerprint ReaderTouch ID—
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
USB-ANo2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one PowerShare
USB-C2 × USB-C ports2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)Thunderbolt 4
HDMINo built-in HDMI; adapter supportedHDMI 2.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort output over USB-CDisplayPort output over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo—
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone supportUniversal 3.5 mm audio jack
Other PortsMagSafe 3Wedge-shaped security lock slot; optional SmartCard and Nano-SIM slots

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
SecurityTouch ID—
CoolingFanless passive cooling—
Special Features16-core Neural Engine; external display support—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
LaptopMacBook Air 15-inch M3Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7 1355U
Charging CableUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, 2 m—

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Same form factor: clamshell.
  • Same DisplayPort: DisplayPort output over USB-C.
  • Both use 60 Hz display refresh rate.

In summary

Choose Apple MacBook Air 15-inch for a larger battery and Apple 10-core graphics; Dell Latitude 5440 offers Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lighter build.

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