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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MacBook Pro 16 and Vostro 3520 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MacBook Pro 16 | Vostro 3520 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Apple | Dell |
| Product Family | MacBook | Vostro |
| Model | MacBook Pro 16 | Vostro 3520 |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2025 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Professional | Budget |
| Operating System | macOS | — |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Apple | Intel |
| Processor Family | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor Model | M4 Max | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Processor Generation | Apple M4 family | 12th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | ARM64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 3 nm | 7 nm |
| CPU Cores | 16 cores | 10 cores |
| Performance Cores | 12 cores | 2 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 cores | 8 cores |
| CPU Threads | — | 12 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | — | 1.3 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | — | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB |
| Processor Base Power | — | 15 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | — | 55 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | Intel vPro Essentials; Intel Standard Manageability |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | Apple Neural Engine | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | Apple | Intel |
| GPU Model | Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | — |
| Maximum External Resolution | Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 240Hz | — |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 48 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | Unified Memory | DDR4 |
| Memory Form Factor | On-package | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | Yes |
| Memory Channels | — | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | — | PCIe NVMe |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | — | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | — | 1 slots |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | SDXC | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 16.2 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | — |
| Resolution Class | 3.5K | — |
| Display Technology | Mini-LED | — |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina XDR | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| VRR Range | ProMotion up to 120 Hz; fixed 47.95–60 Hz Hz | — |
| Display Brightness | 1000 nits | — |
| Peak HDR Brightness | 1600 nits | — |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000000:1 | — |
| Display Finish | — | Anti-glare |
| HDR Support | Yes | — |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | — |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | ProMotion | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 12MP | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint Reader Location | Keyboard (Touch ID) | — |
| Camera Features | Center Stage; Desk View; computational video | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 6-speaker system | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | — | 2 W average per speaker W |
| Audio Technology | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos | — |
| Microphone Configuration | 3-mic studio-quality array | — |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Magic Keyboard | — |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | Force Touch | — |
| Touchpad Dimensions | — | 115 x 80 mm |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ax | — |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | — |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 1 Gbps |
| WWAN | No | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 0 ports | — |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | — |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 3 ports | — |
| USB Type-C Specifications | Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort | — |
| USB4 Port Count | 3 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 120 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 3 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | — | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort over USB-C | — |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | — | 2 M.2 slots: 1x M.2 2230 WLAN/Bluetooth; 1x M.2 2230/2280 SSD |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-polymer | — |
| Battery Life | 21 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | Video streaming | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 50 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 140 W | 65 W |
| Power Connector | MagSafe 3 | 4.5 mm barrel |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 140 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 355.7 mm | — |
| Depth | 248.1 mm | — |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | — |
| Weight | 2.15 kg | — |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum | — |
| Lid Material | Aluminum | — |
| Base Material | Aluminum | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | — | TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | — | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Card Support | — | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive / BIOS Auto-Recovery |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR | — |
| EPEAT | EPEAT Gold (US and Canada) | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | — |
| Recycled Materials | 40% recycled content; 100% recycled aluminum enclosure | — |
| Product Carbon Footprint | 303 kg CO2e | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 0–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 10–90 % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -40–65 °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | — |
| Warranty Type | Apple One-Year Limited Warranty | — |
MacBook Pro 16 and Vostro 3520 share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Graphics Type (Integrated), VRAM Capacity (0 GB).
The main differences: Processor Model (MacBook Pro 16: M4 Max, Vostro 3520: Intel Core i5-1235U); GPU Model (MacBook Pro 16: Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU, Vostro 3520: Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible); Installed Memory (MacBook Pro 16: 48 GB, Vostro 3520: 8 GB); Storage Capacity (MacBook Pro 16: 1024 GB, Vostro 3520: 256 GB).
MacBook Pro 16 may suit users who need its differing values, while Vostro 3520 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
