Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 R vs Dell 15R (7537)

148specifications compared
52differ
96identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 15 R:Grey
- 15R (7537):Silver
Processor family
- 15 R:Intel® Core™ i7
- 15R (7537):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- 15 R:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 15R (7537):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- 15 R:i7-3537U
- 15R (7537):i5-4200U
Processor boost frequency
- 15 R:3.1 GHz
- 15R (7537):2.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- 15 R:2 GHz
- 15R (7537):1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- 15 R:4 MB
- 15R (7537):3 MB
Processor socket
- 15 R:BGA 1023
- 15R (7537):BGA 1168

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Comparison of 15 R, 15R (7537)
175 specifications	A Dell 15 R View product	B Dell 15R (7537)View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Silver
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3537U	i5-4200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
SteppingDiffers	L1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x4, 2x4
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0xA16
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	MaxxAudio 4	MaxxAudio Pro
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Waves	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8 Pro	Windows 8
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72054	75459
Processor codeDiffers	SR0XG	SR170
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	65 Wh	58 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.32 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	376 mm	379.4 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	254.8 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.49 cm	2.05 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.13 cm	2.22 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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