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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 12 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation vs Dell 15R (5521)

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 101identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • Convertible (Ferris Wheel)
    • Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • 31.8 cm (12.5")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-3537U
    • i5-3337U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.1 GHz
    • 2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz

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12 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 DockingstationView product
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15R (5521)View product
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Ferris Wheel)Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, Carbon fibre, Magnesium
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537Ui5-3337U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2018
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 8730M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneWaves MaxxAudio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Camera2 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP1 MP
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 1024 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4a
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QS77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAdobe Reader X Skype Internet Explorer My Dell Support application
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205472055
Processor codeDiffersSR0XGSR0XL
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one65 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.52 kg2.32 kg
WidthDiffers317 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers215 mm259 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs2 cm3.13 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Other featuresidentical
QuantityKnown for one1
64-bit computingKnown for oneYes

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