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Dell 15R (1522) vs Dell Vostro 2421 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 92identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 15R (1522):Black, Silver
    • Vostro 2421 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 15R (1522):39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vostro 2421 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Touchscreen
    • 15R (1522):Yes
    • Vostro 2421 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:No
  • Processor family
    • 15R (1522):Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vostro 2421 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 15R (1522):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vostro 2421 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • 15R (1522):i5-4200U
    • Vostro 2421 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:i3-2375M
  • Processor frequency
    • 15R (1522):1.6 GHz
    • Vostro 2421 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:1.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • 15R (1522):BGA 1168
    • Vostro 2421 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:BGA 1023

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverSilver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui3-2375M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0xA16Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneMaxxAudio 4Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545974259
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR0U4
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers65 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.32 kg2.18 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm346 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm245 mm
HeightDiffers24.9 mm25.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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