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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Alienware 17 R2 vs Dell 15 3558

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  • 174specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 114identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Full HD
    • HD
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • i7-4710HQ
    • i3-4005U
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2

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Alienware

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Dell

15 3558View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.2520 x 0.2520 mm
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi3-4005U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1610
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 1x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.5 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneC0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.012
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersCreative Sound Core 3D + SBX Pro StudioMaxxAudio
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneWaves
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Camera2 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2.07 MP0.92 MP
Front camera resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
HDMI versionDiffers1.41.4a
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Processor special features7 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893075105
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
UARTKnown for oneYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1PX
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers92 Wh40 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W45 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers9.23 A2.31 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersNobleKensington
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Bronze, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.78 kg2.19 kg
WidthDiffers430 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers291.9 mm260.3 mm
HeightDiffers34.4 mm21.7 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office

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