Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop vs Samsung 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 109identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:Silver
    • 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Black
  • Housing material
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:Aluminium
    • 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Polycarbonate (PC)
  • Processor family
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:i5-2430M
    • 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
  • Processor frequency
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
  • Tjunction
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:100 °C
    • 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:85 °C
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:24
    • 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:23

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Comparison of 15z, NP400B5B-A02FR
198 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumPolycarbonate (PC)
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi3-2350M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2423
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics2 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525MUnknown — not stated by the source
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 cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHD + Waves MaxxAudio 3HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345053438
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR0DN
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers64 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8.22 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.51 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers384.9 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers260.4 mm248.3 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.86 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.53 cm
HeightKnown for one24.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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