Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 (7000) vs Dell XPS 12

156specifications compared
45differ
111identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 15 (7000):Silver
- XPS 12:Black
Form factor
- 15 (7000):Clamshell
- XPS 12:Convertible (Ferris Wheel)
Display diagonal
- 15 (7000):39.6 cm (15.6")
- XPS 12:31.8 cm (12.5")
Processor family
- 15 (7000):Intel® Core™ i7
- XPS 12:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- 15 (7000):4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- XPS 12:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- 15 (7000):i7-4500U
- XPS 12:i3-4010U
Processor frequency
- 15 (7000):1.8 GHz
- XPS 12:1.7 GHz
Processor cache
- 15 (7000):4 MB
- XPS 12:3 MB

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Comparison of 15 (7000), XPS 12
189 specifications	A Dell 15 (7000)View product	B Dell XPS 12 View product
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Ferris Wheel)
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	700:1
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4500U	i3-4010U
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4	2x4, 4x1
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Memory form factorDiffers	SO-DIMM	On-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 8 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	80 GB
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	800 GB
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M	Not available
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	2.048 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Waves MaxxAudio Pro	MaxxAudio 4
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 1024 pixels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 8.1
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft® Office
Processor special features9 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75460	75107
Processor codeDiffers	SR16Z	SSSR16Q
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	58 Wh	50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	Noble
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.52 kg
WidthDiffers	379.4 mm	317 mm
DepthDiffers	254.8 mm	215 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 cm
HeightKnown for one	22.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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