Apple MacBook Pro 15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo vs Dell XPS 15 9550

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Apple MacBook Pro 15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

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Apple MacBook Pro 15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
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Dell XPS 15 9550
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PROCESSOR / CHIPSET CPU: Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6700HQ / 2.6 GHz
PROCESSOR / CHIPSET Number of Cores: Quad-Core
PROCESSOR / CHIPSET Cache: 6 MB
GRAPHICS PROCESSOR Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
DISPLAY Display Resolution Abbreviation: Ultra HD 4K
RAM Memory Speed: 2133 MHz
RAM Technology: DDR4 SDRAM
RAM Installed Size: 32 GB
AUDIO & VIDEO Graphics Processor: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
HARD DRIVE Type: SSD
HARD DRIVE Capacity: 1 TB
BATTERY Capacity: 84 Wh
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
Cache
L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Data Bus Speed
667 MHz
Features
Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, power-optimized processor system bus
Max Turbo Speed
—
Monitor
Diagonal Size
15.4 in
display
Widescreen Display
Yes
Display Resolution Abbreviation
WXGA+
Image Aspect Ratio
—
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Type
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Touchscreen
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Memory Speed
667 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance
PC2-5300
Configuration Features
2 x 1 GB
Technology
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed Size
2 GB
memory
RAM
2 GB ( 2 x 1 GB )
Max Supported Size
4 GB
Form Factor
SO-DIMM 200-pin
Slots Qty
2
Empty Slots
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Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Apple MacOS X 10.4
Type
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Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 - 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Sound
Stereo speakers , microphone
Audio Codec
—
Features
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Hard Drive
Spindle Speed
5400 rpm
Type
HDD
Installed Qty
1
Capacity
120 GB
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Miscellaneous
Integrated Options
Ambient light sensor
Features
keyboard light, security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Included Laptop Accessories
remote control
Color
—
Included Accessories
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System
Notebook Type
notebook
Dimensions & Weight
Width
14.1 in
Depth
9.6 in
Height
1 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
5.51 lbs (2.5 kg, 88.16 oz)
Input
Type
keyboard, trackpad
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Backlight
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battery
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179
Capacity
60 Wh
Run Time (Up To)
5 sec
Cells
—
Technology
—
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Wired Protocol
Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless Controller
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Connections & Expansion
Slots
1 x ExpressCard/34 ( 1 free )
2 x memory ( 0 free )
Interfaces
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Memory Card Reader
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AC Adapter
Input
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Output
—
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6700HQ / 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores
Quad-Core
Cache
6 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Data Bus Speed
—
Features
Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Max Turbo Speed
3.5 GHz
Monitor
Diagonal Size
15.6 in
display
Widescreen Display
Yes
Display Resolution Abbreviation
Ultra HD 4K
Image Aspect Ratio
16:9
Monitor Features
Infinity Edge display
Type
LCD
Touchscreen
yes
RAM
Memory Speed
2133 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance
PC4-17000
Configuration Features
2 x 16 GB
Technology
DDR4 SDRAM
Installed Size
32 GB
memory
RAM
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Max Supported Size
32 GB
Form Factor
SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty
2
Empty Slots
—
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Type
Microsoft Office (Trial, Multi-Language)
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Sound
Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC3266
Features
MaxxAudio Pro
Hard Drive
Spindle Speed
—
Type
SSD
Installed Qty
—
Capacity
1 TB
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Miscellaneous
Integrated Options
—
Features
battery life Indicator, security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Included Laptop Accessories
—
Color
silver
Included Accessories
power adapter
System
Notebook Type
notebook
Dimensions & Weight
Width
14.1 in
Depth
9.3 in
Height
0.7 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
4.41 lbs (2 kg, 70.56 oz)
Input
Type
keyboard, touchpad
Input Device
Backlight
Yes
battery
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Capacity
84 Wh
Run Time (Up To)
—
Cells
6-cell
Technology
lithium ion
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wired Protocol
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Wireless Controller
Dell Wireless 1830 - M.2 Card
Connections & Expansion
Slots
—
Interfaces
2 x USB 3.0 with PowerShare
USB-C/Thunderbolt 3
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader
6 in 1 (SD Card, SDIO, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card, MultiMediaCard UHS)
AC Adapter
Input
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output
130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A
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Summary

The Dell XPS 15 9550 is produced with faster CPU in comparison with the Apple MacBook Pro 15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo: Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6700HQ running at 2.6 GHz clock speed versus Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz clock speed. It is the most significant advantage of this model as fast CPU is better at performing multiple tasks at once. The Dell XPS 15 9550 uses more memory 32 GB DDR4 SDRAM compared to 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM of the MacBook Pro 15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. It means that the Dell XPS 15 9550 will show a faster performance.

The Dell XPS 15 9550 has a higher Ultra HD 4K display resolution which will let the notebook owner to enjoy watching films. The Dell XPS 15 9550 has a 1 TB HDD which is better than 120 GB HDD of the MacBook Pro 15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.

The Dell XPS 15 9550 has a better battery life as it is equipped with 84 Wh battery which is 24 Wh bigger in comparison to the Apple MacBook Pro 15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo cell. It means that this model will live for a longer time without charging. The Dell XPS 15 9550 weighs 4.41 lbs which is 1.1 lbs lighter compared to the weight of the MacBook Pro 15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.

The XPS 15 9550 has 12 advantages and the MacBook Pro 15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo only 1 so the XPS 15 9550 is the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon.