Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 (L502x) vs Dell E5530 + Port replicator

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 82identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 15 (L502x):Black, Silver
    • E5530 + Port replicator:Black
  • Processor family
    • 15 (L502x):Intel® Core™ i7
    • E5530 + Port replicator:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 15 (L502x):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • E5530 + Port replicator:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 15 (L502x):i7-2670QM
    • E5530 + Port replicator:i5-3210M
  • Processor cores
    • 15 (L502x):4
    • E5530 + Port replicator:2
  • Processor threads
    • 15 (L502x):8
    • E5530 + Port replicator:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 15 (L502x):2.2 GHz
    • E5530 + Port replicator:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 15 (L502x):6 MB
    • E5530 + Port replicator:3 MB

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Comparison of 15 (L502x), E5530 + Port replicator
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one39.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-3210M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersD2L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2225
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneJBLUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM67 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347065708
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers2600 mAh60 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.23 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.38 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm388 mm
DepthDiffers265.4 mm251 mm
Height (front)Differs3.22 cm3.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.82 cm3.32 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one38.1 cm (15")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one26.4 cm (10.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one3.3 cm (1.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.81 cm (1.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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