Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 14z (l412z) vs Dell 15 (L502x)

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 114identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 14z (l412z):Silver
    • 15 (L502x):Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 14z (l412z):35.6 cm (14")
    • 15 (L502x):39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display diagonal (metric)
    • 14z (l412z):35.6 cm
    • 15 (L502x):39.6 cm
  • Processor family
    • 14z (l412z):Intel® Core™ i5
    • 15 (L502x):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 14z (l412z):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 15 (L502x):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 14z (l412z):i5-2450M
    • 15 (L502x):i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • 14z (l412z):2
    • 15 (L502x):4
  • Processor threads
    • 14z (l412z):4
    • 15 (L502x):8

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Comparison of 14z (l412z), 15 (L502x)
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display diagonal (metric)Differs35.6 cm39.6 cm
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2522
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJBL
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP2 MP
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345253470
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers58 Wh2600 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.23 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.98 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers335 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm265.4 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.22 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.82 cm
Width (imperial)Differs35.3 cm (13.9")38.1 cm (15")
Depth (imperial)Differs23.4 cm (9.21")26.4 cm (10.4")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 cm (1.3")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.81 cm (1.5")
HeightKnown for one23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one2.29 cm (0.9")Unknown — not stated by the source

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