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Alienware M11x R3 vs Dell 15z (L511z)

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 114identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • M11x R3:Black
    • 15z (L511z):Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • M11x R3:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • 15z (L511z):39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • M11x R3:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 15z (L511z):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • M11x R3:HD
    • 15z (L511z):Full HD
  • Processor model
    • M11x R3:i5-2537M
    • 15z (L511z):i5-2450M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • M11x R3:2.3 GHz
    • 15z (L511z):3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • M11x R3:1.4 GHz
    • 15z (L511z):2.5 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • M11x R3:17 W
    • 15z (L511z):35 W

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Comparison of M11x R3, 15z (L511z)
189 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.255 x 0.255 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300:1
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2537Mi5-2450M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1425
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1300 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.002 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDMaxxAudio 3
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1600 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM67 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Accupoint
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5461953452
Processor codeDiffersSR03WSR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers63 Wh64 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.22 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.62 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10688 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one110 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one160 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.51 kg
WidthDiffers285.7 mm384.9 mm
DepthDiffers233.3 mm260.4 mm
HeightDiffers32.7 mm24.7 mm
Width (imperial)Differs28.6 cm (11.2")38.5 cm (15.2")
Depth (imperial)Differs23.3 cm (9.19")26 cm (10.2")
Height (imperial)Differs3.28 cm (1.29")2.46 cm (0.97")
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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