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Dell 13 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation vs Dell 15R (5521)

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 99identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 13 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:Silver
    • 15R (5521):Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 13 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 15R (5521):39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 13 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 15R (5521):1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • 13 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 15R (5521):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 13 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 15R (5521):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 13 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:i7-3537U
    • 15R (5521):i5-3337U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 13 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:3.1 GHz
    • 15R (5521):2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 13 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:2 GHz
    • 15R (5521):1.8 GHz

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Comparison of 13 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation, 15R (5521)
176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, Carbon fibreUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one350 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 8730M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHD, Waves MaxxAudio 4Waves MaxxAudio
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel QS67 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205472055
Processor codeDiffersSR0XGSR0XL
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh65 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.36 kg2.32 kg
WidthDiffers316 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm259 mm
Height (front)Differs6 mm2.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.8 cm3.13 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
QuantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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