Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 14 (3421) vs Dell 15R (5521)

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 111identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 14 (3421):Black
    • 15R (5521):Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 14 (3421):35.6 cm (14")
    • 15R (5521):39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • 14 (3421):No
    • 15R (5521):Yes
  • Processor family
    • 14 (3421):Intel® Core™ i3
    • 15R (5521):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 14 (3421):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 15R (5521):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 14 (3421):i3-2375M
    • 15R (5521):i5-3337U
  • Processor frequency
    • 14 (3421):1.5 GHz
    • 15R (5521):1.8 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • 14 (3421):32 nm
    • 15R (5521):22 nm

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Comparison of 14 (3421), 15R (5521)
162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2375Mi5-3337U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1518
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
Graphics4 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 modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
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
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7425972055
Processor codeDiffersSR0U4SR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 Wh
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.99 kg2.32 kg
WidthDiffers346 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm259 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.49 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.13 cm
HeightKnown for one25.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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