Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 14 3000 Series vs Dell 15 R

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 88identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 14 3000 Series:Black
    • 15 R:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • 14 3000 Series:35.6 cm (14")
    • 15 R:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 14 3000 Series:1600 x 900 pixels
    • 15 R:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • 14 3000 Series:No
    • 15 R:Yes
  • Processor family
    • 14 3000 Series:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 15 R:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 14 3000 Series:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 15 R:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 14 3000 Series:i5-4200U
    • 15 R:i7-3537U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 14 3000 Series:2.6 GHz
    • 15 R:3.1 GHz

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Comparison of 14 3000 Series, 15 R
178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui7-3537U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMaxxAudio 4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office
Processor special features12 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545972054
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR0XG
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Bronze, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.32 kg
WidthDiffers346 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm259 mm
HeightKnown for one25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.49 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.13 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneSmall BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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