Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 14 Rugged Extreme vs Dell Inspiron 3781 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop

133specifications compared
56differ
77identical
91known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 14 Rugged Extreme:35.6 cm (14")
- Inspiron 3781 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- 14 Rugged Extreme:1366 x 768 pixels
- Inspiron 3781 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- 14 Rugged Extreme:Yes
- Inspiron 3781 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:No
HD type
- 14 Rugged Extreme:HD
- Inspiron 3781 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Full HD
Pixel pitch
- 14 Rugged Extreme:0.1875 x 0.1875 mm
- Inspiron 3781 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
Processor generation
- 14 Rugged Extreme:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Inspiron 3781 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- 14 Rugged Extreme:i3-4010U
- Inspiron 3781 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:i3-7020U
Processor frequency
- 14 Rugged Extreme:1.7 GHz
- Inspiron 3781 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of 14 Rugged Extreme, 3781
224 specifications	A Dell 14 Rugged Extreme View product	B Dell Inspiron 3781 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop Model 3781 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Magnesium, Polymer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
Pixel densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	127 ppi
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.1875 x 0.1875 mm	0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 ms
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Resistive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-4010U	i3-7020U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1356
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Kaby Lake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	1x4, 2x2
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	2666 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)	16 GB	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
NVMeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVMe, PCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.3	4.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x5916
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio chipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC3246
Audio systemDiffers	HD	MaxxAudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraDiffers	No	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.92 MP
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720p
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network4 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Not supported	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x1
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Operating system languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	German, Dutch, English, French, Italian
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office, McAfee® LiveSafe
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75107	122590
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SSSR16Q	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	3
Battery capacityDiffers	65 Wh	42 Wh
Battery voltageDiffers	14.8 V	11.4 V
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 h
Battery weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 g
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	3.34 A	2.31 A
AC adapter output voltage	19.5 V	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-29 - 63 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-51 - 71 °C	-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95%	0 - 95%
Operating altitudeDiffers	-15.24 - 4572 m	0 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers	-15.24 - 9144 m	0 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 G
Non-operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.54 kg	3.03 kg
WidthDiffers	356 mm	415.4 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	279.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.19 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.56 cm
HeightKnown for one	52 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Corrugated cardboard, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Paper molded pulp, Polypropylene (PP)
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Laptop hinge testKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard testKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Extreme temperature testKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
I/O ports testKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EPEAT ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95.77%
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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