Product comparison · 2 laptops

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

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  • 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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172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-2450M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2425
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP1 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345053452
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR04Z
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one64 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8.3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.51 kg2.65 kg
WidthDiffers384.9 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers260.4 mm260.2 mm
HeightKnown for one24.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Differs38.5 cm (15.2")37.6 cm (14.8")
Height (imperial)Known for one2.46 cm (0.97")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.14 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.52 cm
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.53 cm (1.39")
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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