Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 13z (5323) vs Dell 17R (5721)

146specifications compared
32differ
114identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 13z (5323):Black, Red
- 17R (5721):Silver
Display diagonal
- 13z (5323):33.8 cm (13.3")
- 17R (5721):43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- 13z (5323):1366 x 768 pixels
- 17R (5721):1600 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- 13z (5323):i5-3317U
- 17R (5721):i5-3337U
Processor boost frequency
- 13z (5323):2.6 GHz
- 17R (5721):2.7 GHz
Processor frequency
- 13z (5323):1.7 GHz
- 17R (5721):1.8 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- 13z (5323):17
- 17R (5721):18
Internal memory
- 13z (5323):4 GB
- 17R (5721):8 GB

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Comparison of 13z (5323), 17R (5721)
178 specifications	A Dell 13z (5323)View product	B Dell 17R (5721)View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3317U	i5-3337U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 8730M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	MaxxAudio	Waves MaxxAudio 4
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1 MP	1 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4G
4G standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WiMAX
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	1.4a	1.4a
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM77 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 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
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
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	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
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)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65707	72055
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N8	SR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 mm	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityDiffers	44 Wh	65 Wh
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.73 kg	2.73 kg
WidthDiffers	332 mm	412 mm
DepthDiffers	230 mm	270 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.83 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.56 cm
HeightKnown for one	20.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
64-bit computingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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