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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) | Latitude 5420 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | 100 GB/s | About 51 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4-3200) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (AI & machine learning) | None (no dedicated NPU) |
| Processor | Apple M3 (fanless, 3 nm); CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency); GPU: 8-core or 10-core with hardware ray tracing | Intel Core i5-1135G7 (Tiger Lake, 15 W) CPU: 4-core / 8-thread, up to 4.2 GHz; Core i7-1185G7 vPro option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (handles graphics and creative workloads) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) | Latitude 5420 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 8 March 2024 | January 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued (March 2025) | Discontinued (2022) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) | Latitude 5420 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical | Up to 250 nits typical (300 nits on select panels) |
| Color | 1 billion colors (wide P3) | Standard sRGB / 72% NTSC color |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1664 pixels | 1920 × 1080 pixels (1366 × 768 on base) (total screen pixel count) |
| Size | 13.6-inch (Diagonal) | 14-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | Liquid Retina display (high-resolution IPS-based Apple panel) | Anti-glare display; HD TN, FHD IPS or FHD touch options (business panel) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) | Latitude 5420 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,099.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,079.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,539,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,511,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) | Latitude 5420 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M3 Chip (8-core CPU, 8-core or 10-core GPU) | Intel Core i5-1135G7 (quad-core, up to 4.2 GHz) with Intel Iris Xe Graphics; Core i5-1145G7 or i7-1185G7 vPro options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Dell |
| Model | Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) | Dell Latitude 5420 (2021) |
| Operating System | macOS Sonoma at launch | Windows 10 Pro; Windows 11 Pro on later units |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2021 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) | Latitude 5420 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, Silver | Gray (official factory color options) |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Carbon-fibre reinforced polymer with aluminum lid option (business-grade chassis for durability) |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.37 kg (lightweight for portability) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) | Latitude 5420 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory (16 GB standard from October 2024); Upgradeable: Configurable to 16 GB or 24 GB at purchase | Standard: 8 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) | Latitude 5420 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5 mm headphone jack (high-impedance), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, two external displays with the lid closed. | 2 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI 2.0, microSD card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, optional smart-card reader and SIM slot, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) | Latitude 5420 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | Up to 15 hours (Dell-rated) with 63 Wh battery; 42 Wh on base (manufacturer endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 (30 W, 35 W dual-port or 70 W adapter), USB-C/Thunderbolt | 65 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) | Latitude 5420 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Studio-quality three-mic array | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) |
| Speakers | Four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio | Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro (enhanced audio output for media) |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | 720p webcam with privacy shutter and optional IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) | Latitude 5420 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) |
| Operating System | macOS Sonoma at launch | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint reader in the power button, Windows Hello IR camera, smart-card and NFC options, TPM 2.0, Dell SafeBIOS (biometric authentication method) |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) |