Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3511 Black 2021
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 2026
What Buyers Say
Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3511 Black 2021
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 receives generally positive feedback for its performance and build quality. Users appreciate the battery life and the availability of ports for external monitors. However, some concerns are raised about the warranty coverage and the upgradeability of RAM.
Pros
- Good performance
- Solid build quality
- Decent battery life
- Multiple ports for external monitors
Cons
- Limited warranty coverage
- RAM not upgradeable
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 2026
The MacBook Air M5 is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional performance, all-day battery life, and lightweight, silent design. Users highlight its ability to handle multitasking, photo and video editing, and casual gaming without lag or fan noise. The build quality, vibrant display, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem are also major positives. A few users note the high price and limited ports as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional performance
- All-day battery life
- Lightweight and portable design
- Silent fanless operation
- Vibrant Retina display
Cons
- High price point
- Limited port selection
- Requires adapters for connectivity
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3511 | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 1115G | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple M5 8-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | Wide color (P3) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.73 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3511 Black 2021
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (27th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average screen (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 2026
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.