Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop vs HP EliteBook A7H65LP laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 39identical
  • 95known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:Aluminium, Silver
    • EliteBook A7H65LP laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Metallic
  • Display resolution
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • EliteBook A7H65LP laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • EliteBook A7H65LP laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • EliteBook A7H65LP laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:i7-3517M
    • EliteBook A7H65LP laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:3 GHz
    • EliteBook A7H65LP laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • EliteBook A7H65LP laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:4 MB
    • EliteBook A7H65LP laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3 MB

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172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminium, SilverMetallic
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Mi5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers532 GB250 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.1+EDR
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces11 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52229
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR048
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.07 kg
WidthDiffers335.8 mm338 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm231.3 mm
HeightDiffers20.7 mm31.8 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one33.5 cm (13.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one23.4 cm (9.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one2.06 cm (0.81")Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 7 ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one69 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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