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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 3540 vs HP 640 G1 Base Model

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  • 168specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 111identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • HD
    • HD+
  • Processor model
    • i5-4200U
    • i5-4300M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.6 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1168
    • PGA946

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Dell

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HP

640 G1 Base ModelView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Panel typeKnown for oneSVA
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.252 x 0.252 mm
Processor10 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui5-4300M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4300 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory2 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 8750M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1250 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDDTS Studio Sound
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.92 MP
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
WWANKnown for oneInstalled
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system architectureDiffers64-bit32-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8.1 Pro
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features12 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545976347
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR1H9
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers40 Wh55 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Operational conditions4 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 65 °C-15 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 95%10 - 90%
Operating altitudeDiffers-15.2 - 3048 m0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers-15.2 - 10668 m0 - 4570 m
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Bronze, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for one2 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm340 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm237 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.53 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffersSmall BusinessEnterprise

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