Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 14z (N411z) vs Dell 15 (3520)

133specifications compared
32differ
101identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 14z (N411z):Black, Red
- 15 (3520):Black
Display diagonal
- 14z (N411z):35.6 cm (14")
- 15 (3520):39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor generation
- 14z (N411z):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- 15 (3520):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- 14z (N411z):i5-2450M
- 15 (3520):i5-3210M
Processor lithography
- 14z (N411z):32 nm
- 15 (3520):22 nm
Processor codename
- 14z (N411z):Sandy Bridge
- 15 (3520):Ivy Bridge
Stepping
- 14z (N411z):J1
- 15 (3520):L1
Tjunction
- 14z (N411z):100 °C
- 15 (3520):105 °C

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Comparison of 14z (N411z), 15 (3520)
161 specifications	A Dell 14z (N411z)View product	B Dell 15 (3520)View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2450M	i5-3210M
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
SteppingDiffers	J1	L1
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Storageidentical
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1300 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SRS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	1.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM75 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Linux
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53452	65708
Processor codeDiffers	SR04Z	SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Securityidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.27 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	346 mm	376 mm
DepthDiffers	245.5 mm	260 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.33 cm	3.15 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.53 cm	3.45 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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