Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 3540 vs HP 650 G1 Base Model

149specifications compared
52differ
97identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 15 3540:Black
- 650 G1 Base Model:Black, Silver
Processor model
- 15 3540:i5-4200U
- 650 G1 Base Model:i5-4310M
Processor boost frequency
- 15 3540:2.6 GHz
- 650 G1 Base Model:3.4 GHz
Processor frequency
- 15 3540:1.6 GHz
- 650 G1 Base Model:2.7 GHz
Processor socket
- 15 3540:BGA 1168
- 650 G1 Base Model:Socket G3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 15 3540:15 W
- 650 G1 Base Model:37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- 15 3540:12
- 650 G1 Base Model:16
PCI Express configurations
- 15 3540:1x4, 2x4
- 650 G1 Base Model:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of 15 3540, 650 G1 Base Model
213 specifications	A Dell 15 3540 View product	B HP 650 G1 Base Model View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Displayidentical
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.252 x 0.252 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SVA
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200U	i5-4310M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	Socket G3
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4300 Mobile series
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1250 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0xA16	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	DTS Studio Sound
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.92 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not installed
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
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
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM87	Intel® QM87
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows 8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8.1 Pro
Processor special features11 differ
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	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 Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75459	80373
Processor codeKnown for one	SR170	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	40 Wh	55 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions6 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 65 °C	-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 95%	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeDiffers	-15.2 - 3048 m	0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers	-15.2 - 10668 m	0 - 4570 m
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Bronze, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	376 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	257 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.32 kg
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Small Business	Enterprise
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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