ArrayList VS LinkedList
In this article, we will see the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList.
ArrayList Vs LinkedList
| Property | ArrayList | LinkedList |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Implementation | ArrayList internally uses a dynamic array to store the elements. | LinkedList internally uses a doubly linked list to store the elements. |
| Preference | ArrayList is preferred for storing and retrieving the data from the list. | LinkedList is preferred for inserting and deleting the data in a list. |
| Store and Retrieve Data | Storing and retrieving the data from the ArrayList is faster since it uses a dynamic array to store the elements. Time complexity for retrieving an element by id from the ArrayList is O(1). |
Storing and retrieving the data from the LinkedList is slower in comparison since it uses a doubly linked list to store the elements. Time complexity for retrieving an element by id from the LinkedList is O(n). |
| Data Manipulation ( Insert or delete data) | Manipulation with ArrayList is slower because it internally uses an array. In case of removing an element from the array or inserting an element in between the array, all the other elements are shifted in memory. |
Manipulation with LinkedList is faster than ArrayList because it uses a doubly linked list, so no bit shifting is required in memory. |
| Interface implementation | An ArrayList class can act as a list only because it implements List interface only.ArrayList implements List |
LinkedList class can act as a list and queue both because it implements List and Deque interfaces.LinkedList implements List, Deque |
| Memory Location | The memory location for the elements of an ArrayList is contiguous. | The location for the elements of a linked list is not contagious. |
| Default Capacity | On initialisation, a default capacity of 10 is assigned to the ArrayList. | There is no case of default capacity in a LinkedList. An empty list is created when a LinkedList is initialized. |
Join Newsletter
Get the latest tutorials right in your inbox. We never spam!
Never miss a tutorial from us, subscribe to our newsletter