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Dell 15 3549 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 94identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 15 3549:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • 15 3549:HD
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • 15 3549:Intel® Celeron®
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 15 3549:3205U
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:i7-5600U
  • Processor threads
    • 15 3549:2
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 15 3549:1.5 GHz
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 15 3549:2 MB
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:4 MB
  • Stepping
    • 15 3549:E0
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:F0

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209 specifications
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.252 x 0.252 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers3205Ui7-5600U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor 3000 series for MobileIntel Core i7-5600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersE0F0
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x14x1, 2x4
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5500
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers100 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs800 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x1616
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWave MaxxAudioHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
2G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEdge, GPRS, GSM
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSPA
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8.1 Pro
Processor special features17 differ
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8480985215
Processor codeDiffersSR215SR23V
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers43+3
Battery capacityKnown for one40 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.38 kg2.13 kg
WidthDiffers381.4 mm380.6 mm
DepthDiffers267.5 mm258.2 mm
HeightDiffers25.6 mm22.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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