Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs Dell Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 103identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Black, Stainless steel
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Charcoal
  • Display diagonal
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3 MB
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:4 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:35 W
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:17 W

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185 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelCharcoal
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-3537U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2520
Memory1 differ
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MAMD Radeon HD 8730M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumWaves MaxxAudio 4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, DVD
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570872054
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0XG
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh65 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.73 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm270 mm
Height (front)Differs2.72 cm2.83 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.24 cm3.56 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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