Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 (3521) vs Dell 17R (5721)

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 109identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 15 (3521):Black
    • 17R (5721):Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 15 (3521):39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 17R (5721):43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 15 (3521):1366 x 768 pixels
    • 17R (5721):1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • 15 (3521):HD
    • 17R (5721):HD+
  • Processor family
    • 15 (3521):Intel® Pentium®
    • 17R (5721):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 15 (3521):2117U
    • 17R (5721):i5-3337U
  • Processor threads
    • 15 (3521):2
    • 17R (5721):4
  • Processor cache
    • 15 (3521):2 MB
    • 17R (5721):3 MB

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Comparison of 15 (3521), 17R (5721)
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Processor6 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers2117Ui5-3337U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 2000 series for MobileIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersP0L1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 8730M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWiMAX
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146972055
Processor codeDiffersSR0VQSR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 Wh
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.25 kg2.73 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm270 mm
Height (front)Differs2.49 cm2.83 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.53 cm3.56 cm
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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