Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell XPS 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Dell Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

133specifications compared
26differ
107identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- XPS 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Silver
- Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Black
Display resolution
- XPS 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor model
- XPS 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
Processor boost frequency
- XPS 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
- Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- XPS 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
- Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- XPS 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
- Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:25
Internal memory
- XPS 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:6 GB
- Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:4 GB
Optical drive type
- XPS 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:DVD±RW
- Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:DVD Super Multi

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Comparison of 15, 15R
172 specifications	A Dell XPS 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model 15 View product	B Dell Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Model 15R View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	300 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i5-2450M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	1 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM67 Express	Intel HM67 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad + Scroll zone	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	53452
Processor codeDiffers	SR04W	SR04Z
Processor package size	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	64 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8.3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.51 kg	2.65 kg
WidthDiffers	384.9 mm	376 mm
DepthDiffers	260.4 mm	260.2 mm
HeightKnown for one	24.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Differs	38.5 cm (15.2")	37.6 cm (14.8")
Depth (imperial)	26 cm (10.2")	26 cm (10.2")
Height (imperial)Known for one	2.46 cm (0.97")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.14 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.52 cm
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.53 cm (1.39")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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