Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs HP 8560w + QC431AA

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 88identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 8560w + QC431AA:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • 8560w + QC431AA:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:HD+
    • 8560w + QC431AA:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • 8560w + QC431AA:i5-2540M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • 8560w + QC431AA:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • 8560w + QC431AA:2.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • 8560w + QC431AA:BGA 1023
  • Tjunction
    • XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:100 °C
    • 8560w + QC431AA:100 C

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180 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-2540M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers100 °C100 C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2426
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xDMMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD, Intel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD FirePro M5950
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersJBL 2.1SRS PS
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers21
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Pointing Stick
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security 2011
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345050072
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR046
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers414.9 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers287.3 mm257.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.28 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.85 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one41.4 cm (16.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one28.7 cm (11.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one3.3 cm (1.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.81 cm (1.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 kg
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.5 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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