Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15R (7537) vs Dell 17 (3737)

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 121identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 15R (7537):Silver
    • 17 (3737):Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 15R (7537):39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 17 (3737):43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 15R (7537):1366 x 768 pixels
    • 17 (3737):1600 x 900 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • 15R (7537):Yes
    • 17 (3737):No
  • Processor family
    • 15R (7537):Intel® Core™ i5
    • 17 (3737):Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 15R (7537):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 17 (3737):4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • 15R (7537):i5-4200U
    • 17 (3737):i3-4010U
  • Processor frequency
    • 15R (7537):1.6 GHz
    • 17 (3737):1.7 GHz

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Comparison of 15R (7537), 17 (3737)
173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor6 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui3-4010U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x42x4, 4x1
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Graphics2 differ
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneMaxxAudio ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545975107
Processor codeDiffersSR170SSSR16Q
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers58 Wh40 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.64 kg
WidthDiffers379.4 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers254.8 mm270 mm
Height (front)Differs2.05 cm2.83 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.22 cm2.96 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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