Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 14 3442 vs Dell 17 (5748)

166specifications compared
43differ
123identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 14 3442:Black
- 17 (5748):Silver
Display diagonal
- 14 3442:35.6 cm (14")
- 17 (5748):43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- 14 3442:1366 x 768 pixels
- 17 (5748):1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- 14 3442:HD
- 17 (5748):HD+
Pixel pitch
- 14 3442:0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
- 17 (5748):0.1875 x 0.1875 mm
Processor family
- 14 3442:Intel® Pentium®
- 17 (5748):Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- 14 3442:3558U
- 17 (5748):i3-4030U
Processor threads
- 14 3442:2
- 17 (5748):4

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Comparison of 14 3442, 17 (5748)
195 specifications	A Dell 14 3442 View product	B Dell 17 (5748)View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.2265 x 0.2265 mm	0.1875 x 0.1875 mm
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	3558U	i3-4030U
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 1x4	4x1, 2x4
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD±RW
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0xA16
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Waves MaxxAudio	MaxxAudio
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Waves
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1 MP	0.92 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4a
Total number of SATA connectorsDiffers	2	4
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	2	4
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee LiveSafe 1YR
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78945	81018
Processor codeDiffers	SR1E8	SR1EN
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown 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
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.34 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	19.5 V	19.50 V
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 G
Non-operating vibrationDiffers	1.3 G	1.30 G
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.01 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	346 mm	414.3 mm
DepthDiffers	246 mm	285.7 mm
HeightDiffers	25.4 mm	28.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, DVD	Unknown — not stated by the source

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