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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | 68.25 GB/s | About 102 GB/s (LPDDR5X-6400) |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (AI & machine learning) | Intel AI Boost NPU, about 11 TOPS (AI & machine learning) |
| Processor | Apple M1 (fanless); CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency); GPU: 7-core or 8-core depending on model | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Meteor Lake, 28 W); CPU: 16-core / 22-thread, up to 4.8 GHz; Core Ultra 5 125H option; GPU: Intel Arc Graphics, 8 Xe cores; optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 17 November 2020 | February 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued (March 2024) | Discontinued (2025) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 400 nits typical | Up to 300 nits typical |
| Color | Millions of colors, wide color (P3) | 100% sRGB color |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | Standard 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 pixels | 2240 × 1400 pixels |
| Size | 13.3-inch (Diagonal) | 14-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | Retina display (high-resolution IPS panel with True Tone) | Anti-glare 16:10 IPS display |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $999.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $999.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,399,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,399,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M1 Chip (8-core CPU, 7-core or 8-core GPU) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16-core, up to 4.8 GHz) with Intel Arc Graphics; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB option |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Dell |
| Model | Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 (2024) |
| Operating System | macOS Big Sur at launch | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2024 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Space Gray, Gold, Silver | Ice Blue |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum chassis |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | 1.6 kg (varies by configuration) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory; Upgradeable: Configurable to 16 GB at purchase only | Standard: 16 GB LPDDR5X 6400 MHz (soldered); 32 GB configuration |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, one external display. | 2 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI 2.0, SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | Up to 15 hours (Dell-rated) with 64 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery |
| Charging | 30 W USB-C power adapter | 100 W USB-C charger |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Three-mic array | Dual-array microphones |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with wide stereo sound and Dolby Atmos support | Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD camera with M1 image signal processor | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello and privacy shutter |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Backlit keyboard |
| Operating System | macOS Big Sur at launch | — |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint reader in the power button, Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | Precision glass touchpad |