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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | About 51 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4-3200) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | 120 GB/s |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | 16-core (AI & machine learning) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-11800H (Tiger Lake-H, 45 W) CPU: 8-core / 16-thread, up to 4.6 GHz; Core i5-11400H option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB or RTX 3060 6 GB; Intel UHD on base (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Apple M4; CPU: 10-core (4 performance + 6 efficiency); GPU: 8-core or 10-core depending on model |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | June 2021 | 12 March 2025 |
| Status | Discontinued (2022) | Discontinued |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical | Up to 500 nits typical |
| Color | 100% sRGB color | 1 billion colors (wide P3) |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) | Standard 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 3072 × 1920 pixels (total screen pixel count) | 2560 × 1664 pixels |
| Size | 16-inch (Diagonal) | 13.6-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | Anti-glare 16:10 WVA display (high-resolution panel) | Liquid Retina display (high-resolution IPS-based Apple panel) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,049.00 (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 | ₦1,469,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,399,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i7-11800H (8-core, up to 4.6 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB; Core i5-11400H with Intel UHD, or RTX 3060 6 GB options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Apple M4 Chip (10-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU) |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Apple |
| Model | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | Apple MacBook Air (M4) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home; Windows 11 on later units | macOS Sequoia at launch |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2025 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Mist Blue (official factory color options) | Midnight, Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight |
| Material | Aluminum lid and palm rest (metal chassis for durability) | Aluminum unibody |
| Weight | 2.05 kg (varies by configuration) | 1.24 kg (varies slightly by screen size) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (soldered, up to 32 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | Standard: 16 GB Unified Memory; Upgradeable: Typically up to 24 GB or 32 GB (configurable) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | SSD (NVMe) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI 2.0, SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1. | Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, External Displays. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 86 Wh battery; Dell does not publish a single figure — typical mixed use around 8–10 hours (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 18 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | Built-in lithium-polymer battery |
| Charging | 130 W barrel charger; USB-C charging supported (supported charging methods) | 30 W USB-C adapter (35 W dual-port with higher configs); fast charge with 70 W |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Studio-quality three-mic array |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro (enhanced audio output for media) | Stereo speakers with wide sound |
| Webcam | 720p HD webcam (standard video-call quality) | 12 MP with Center Stage support (higher-resolution video calls with auto-framing) |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | macOS Sequoia at launch |
| Security | Optional fingerprint reader in the power button, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Touch ID fingerprint sensor |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Large Force Touch trackpad |
PRICE IN NIGERIA1 field
| Specification | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (2021) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Base Model | — | ₦1,240,000–₦1,550,000+ in Nigeria |