Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 24 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs Dell XPS 12 L221X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 65differ
  • 90identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 24 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Black, Red
    • XPS 12 L221X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Form factor
    • Inspiron 24 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Clamshell
    • XPS 12 L221X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:Convertible (Ferris Wheel)
  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 24 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • XPS 12 L221X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron 24 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • XPS 12 L221X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Inspiron 24 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:No
    • XPS 12 L221X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:Yes
  • Pixel pitch
    • Inspiron 24 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
    • XPS 12 L221X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:0.144 x 0.144 mm
  • Processor generation
    • Inspiron 24 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • XPS 12 L221X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 24 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
    • XPS 12 L221X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:i7-4510U

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216 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack, Silver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Ferris Wheel)
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Carbon fibre, Magnesium
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Pixel pitchDiffers0.2265 x 0.2265 mm0.144 x 0.144 mm
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-4510U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI2
SteppingDiffersD1D0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x14x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5 M335Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 4400
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160xA16
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneMaxxAudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneWavesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1 W
Camera2 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.92 MP1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 1024 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Home
Processor special features13 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819481015
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR1EB
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers40 Wh47 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.31 A
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.92 kg1.54 kg
WidthDiffers345 mm317.3 mm
DepthDiffers243 mm215.4 mm
HeightKnown for one23.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome officeUnknown — not stated by the source

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