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Dell Inspiron 15z-5523 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Dell XPS l521x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 111identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 15z-5523 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Silver
    • XPS l521x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Aluminium, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron 15z-5523 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • XPS l521x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 15z-5523 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • XPS l521x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 15z-5523 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • XPS l521x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 15z-5523 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • XPS l521x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Inspiron 15z-5523 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:17 W
    • XPS l521x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:35 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • Inspiron 15z-5523 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.0
    • XPS l521x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Inspiron 15z-5523 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:17
    • XPS l521x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:25

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175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverAluminium, Silver
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui5-3210M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1725
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Differs01
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB532 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxAudio 4HD
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570765708
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.17 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm371 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm249 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.2 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.1 cm (14.6")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.9 cm (9.8")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.31 cm (0.91")
Height (front)Known for one2.09 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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