Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020)
The real choice here is the system: the Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 runs Windows and the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch runs macOS. Beyond that, the Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 doubles as a tablet and has more memory, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch has a sharper screen.
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Key differences
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Performance
Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 wins
Same class of processor, but the Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 has more memory (32 GB against 16 GB).
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Gaming
Evenly matched
Neither is made for modern games.
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Display
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch wins
The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch has the better screen: 13.3" 2.5K 500 nits against 13.3" Full HD.
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Connectivity
Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is better connected. Only it has HDMI, USB-A and a card reader.
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Portability
Evenly matched
About the same to carry: 1.32 kg and 1.4 kg.
Other differences
- Operating system Depends on you
They run different systems: the Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 runs Windows and the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch runs macOS. Pick the one that runs the apps you rely on.
- Tablet mode Depends on you
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is a 2-in-1 that turns into a tablet; the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch is a regular laptop.
- Memory Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 if…
- You need Windows programs or want to play PC games: it runs Windows 11, which runs almost anything.
- You'd like to use it as a tablet, or write and draw on the screen: it's a 2-in-1.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You plug things in: it has HDMI (for TVs and monitors), USB-A (for older USB accessories) and an SD card reader (for camera cards).
Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch if…
- You own an iPhone or prefer a Mac: it runs macOS and works smoothly with Apple devices.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 2.5K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core i5-1038NG7 stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
Full spec comparison
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 leads on performance and ports and wireless, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch leads on the screen.
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Performance
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is ahead on performance.
It has more memory, and the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 | Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Core i5-1038NG7 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR4X-3733 onboard |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230 | — |
| Storage slots | 1 | — |
Screen
The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch is ahead on the screen.
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is a 2-in-1 that turns into a tablet; the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch is a regular laptop. The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 doubles as a tablet, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch has a sharper screen.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 | Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Colour range | — | Wide colour (P3) |
| HDR | — | None |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Pen standard | Dell Active Pen | — |
Battery and size
Both are much the same on battery and weight.
Neither will be noticeably easier to carry or last noticeably longer away from a plug.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 | Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 10 hours |
| Battery capacity | — | 58 Wh |
| Charger | — | 61 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | ExpressCharge | — |
| Weight | 1.32 kg | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 305.7 x 207.5 x 16.96 mm | 304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm |
| Materials | — | recyclable low-carbon aluminium enclosure |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | — |
| Colour | — | Space Grey |
| Colours available | — | Silver, Space Grey |
Ports and wireless
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has HDMI, USB-A and an SD card reader, and the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 | Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD, 1x wedge lock slot | 4x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C, charging, DisplayPort, USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10Gb/s), 1x 3.5 mm headphone |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 | 4x Thunderbolt 3 up to 40Gb/s |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 | Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | — | 720p FaceTime HD |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | — |
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Keyboard | spill-resistant keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard; 66-key ISO layout; Touch Bar; ambient light sensor |
| Login | — | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | multi-touch clickpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | stereo speakers, 2 W each | stereo speakers with high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos playback |
| Microphones | dual-array microphones | three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | No |
| Security | TPM 2.0, wedge lock slot | Touch ID |
Software and model
They run different systems, so this comes down to the apps you use.
It is newer, and the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 | Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
| Model number | — | MWP42B/A |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |