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Dell 15 5542 vs Dell Inspiron 3442 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 109identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 15 5542:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Inspiron 3442 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • 15 5542:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Inspiron 3442 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • 15 5542:i3-4005U
    • Inspiron 3442 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:2957U
  • Processor threads
    • 15 5542:4
    • Inspiron 3442 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • 15 5542:1.7 GHz
    • Inspiron 3442 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:1.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 15 5542:3 MB
    • Inspiron 3442 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:2 MB
  • Bus type
    • 15 5542:DMI
    • Inspiron 3442 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:DMI2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 15 5542:8 GB
    • Inspiron 3442 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:16 GB

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Comparison of 15 5542, 3442
200 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.252 x 0.252 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi3-4005U2957U
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Celeron Processor 2000 Series for Mobile
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD0
Memory1 differ
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0xA16Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudioWaves MaxxAudio 4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneWavesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.92 MP1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Operating system languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSpanish
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2013, McAfee
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510578942
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1DV
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers43.5 Wh40 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one11.1 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 currentKnown for one3.34 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °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
Operating shockKnown for one110 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one160 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one0.66 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one1.3 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.18 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers380.4 mm341 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm246 mm
HeightDiffers22.7 mm25 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown 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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express

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