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MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
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Inspiron 15 3525
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good overall display quality
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Very good battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525
  • The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019).

Key differences

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General Use

7.8
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 15 3525
7.1
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

7.5
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 15 3525
6.5
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.

Content Creation

8.0
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 15 3525
7.1
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is good.

Software Development

7.9
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 15 3525
6.9
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.

Screen Quality

7.8
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 15 3525
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

12.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 15 3525
6.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 15 3525
6.2
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.4
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 15 3525
6.1
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Portability

Good
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 15 3525
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$503
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Inspiron 15 3525
$499
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The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $503 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 costs $499.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)Dell Inspiron 15 3525
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)Dell Inspiron 15 3525

GENERAL

Price
$503
$499
Release Date
October 1, 2019March 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64''14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.75''
Weight
4.3 lbs3.71 lbs
Width
14.09"14.11"
Depth
9.68"9.27"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-9750HAMD Ryzen 5 5625U
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
12 Hours6.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
100 Wh41 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
3072 x 19201920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
477 nits259 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/106.3/10
Portability Score
7.7/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/106.5/10
Webcam
720P720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesNo
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
41
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
41
Thunderbolt Version
3N/A

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)

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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."

Dell Inspiron 15 3525

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PCMag

Mark Knapp | January 2023
"Dell's Inspiron 15 (3525) is a peppy-enough and affordable-enough home or remote work machine, but it's not very ambitious; it does little to go beyond the basics. More the concern: It’s readily overshadowed by a number of machines that outperform and outclass it. Even if the Inspiron can get the job done today, its competition has the mettle to keep doing the job tomorrow in a way the Inspiron simply can’t promise. Many of its slightly higher-end rivals have to be on sale (and frequently are) to match it on price, but the Inspiron 15 (3525) is outclassed even by some similarly priced options, making it a difficult recommendation."

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About Apple

Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.

About Dell

Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.

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