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Dell XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop vs HP Compaq Presario CQ58-241EA AMD E E1-1200 Laptop

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 40identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:Aluminium, Silver
    • Compaq Presario CQ58-241EA AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Compaq Presario CQ58-241EA AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Compaq Presario CQ58-241EA AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:Intel
    • Compaq Presario CQ58-241EA AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:AMD
  • Processor family
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Compaq Presario CQ58-241EA AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:AMD E
  • Processor model
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:i7-3517M
    • Compaq Presario CQ58-241EA AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:E1-1200
  • Processor threads
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:4
    • Compaq Presario CQ58-241EA AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • XPS 14-l421x Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517M Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • Compaq Presario CQ58-241EA AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:1.4 GHz

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140 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminium, SilverBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7AMD E
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517ME1-1200
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz1.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3L2
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers532 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000AMD Radeon HD 7310
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
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
Network4 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one69 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.45 kg
WidthDiffers335.8 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers20.7 mm31.3 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
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 12192 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 kg

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