Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15R SE vs Dell Inspiron 5520

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 110identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 15R SE:Black, Silver
    • Inspiron 5520:Blue
  • Display resolution
    • 15R SE:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Inspiron 5520:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • 15R SE:Full HD
    • Inspiron 5520:HD
  • Processor family
    • 15R SE:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Inspiron 5520:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 15R SE:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Inspiron 5520:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 15R SE:i7-3612QM
    • Inspiron 5520:i5-3210M
  • Processor cores
    • 15R SE:4
    • Inspiron 5520:2
  • Processor threads
    • 15R SE:8
    • Inspiron 5520:4

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Comparison of 15R SE, Inspiron 5520
187 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlue
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3612QMi5-3210M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 1224BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersE1L1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2125
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7730MAMD Radeon HD 7670M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudioHD
Number of built-in speakersDiffers1, 22
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumLinux
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers6490165708
Processor codeDiffersSR0MRSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.77 kg2.74 kg
Height (front)Differs3.03 cm3 cm
Height (front) (imperial)Differs3.02 cm (1.19")3 cm (1.18")
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-24 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%

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