Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell XPS 11 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200Y Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop

150specifications compared
61differ
89identical
61known for one product only

Key differences

Form factor
- XPS 11 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200Y Laptop:Convertible (Folder)
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- XPS 11 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200Y Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- XPS 11 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200Y Laptop:2560 x 1440 pixels
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- XPS 11 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200Y Laptop:Yes
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:No
HD type
- XPS 11 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200Y Laptop:Quad HD
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Full HD
Display brightness
- XPS 11 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200Y Laptop:400 cd/m²
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)
- XPS 11 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200Y Laptop:800:1
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:500:1
Processor model
- XPS 11 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200Y Laptop:i5-4200Y
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:i5-4200M

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Comparison of 11, L540
211 specifications	A Dell XPS 11 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200Y Laptop Model 11 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop Model L540 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium, Carbon fibre, Glass	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessDiffers	400 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	800:1	500:1
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.1005 x 0.1005 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200Y	i5-4200M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	PGA946
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	11.5 W	37 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 4 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	516 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	16 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDIO, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for one	mSATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4200	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.1	11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x402	0x416
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	300 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM86
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8 Pro
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75802	76348
Processor codeDiffers	SR18T	SR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	40 Wh	56 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11 h
Battery voltageKnown for one	7.4 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	2.13 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Noble	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions5 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 70 °C	5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	8 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating altitudeDiffers	-15.2 - 3048 m	0 - 2438 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one	110 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	160 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one	0.66 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	1.30 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.13 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	300 mm	377 mm
DepthDiffers	201 mm	247 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.1 cm	3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs	1.5 cm	3.62 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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