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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 17 (5748) vs Dell Inspiron 3542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop

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  • 169specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 138identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Silver
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • No
    • Yes
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i3-4030U
    • i5-4210U
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.9 GHz
    • 1.7 GHz

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Inspiron 3542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop

Model 3542

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneHD+
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.1875 x 0.1875 mm
Processor5 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-4030Ui5-4210U
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Graphics1 differ
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudioHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneWaves
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4a
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8 Pro
Bundled softwareDiffersMcAfee LiveSafe 1YRMcAfee LiveSafe
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101881016
Processor codeDiffersSR1ENSR1EF
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Batteryidentical
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 V
Battery recharge timeKnown for one4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.50 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS
Operational conditions1 differ
Non-operating vibrationDiffers1.30 G1.3 G
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers414.3 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers285.7 mm267.6 mm
HeightDiffers28.4 mm26.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes

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