Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Dell Inspiron 5439 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

159specifications compared
68differ
91identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Inspiron 5439 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
- Inspiron 5439 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Graphite, Silver
Form factor
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- Inspiron 5439 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
- Inspiron 5439 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Touchscreen
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Inspiron 5439 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:No
Processor family
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m3
- Inspiron 5439 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
- Inspiron 5439 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):m3-6Y30
- Inspiron 5439 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U

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Comparison of 3168, 5439
199 specifications	A Dell Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 3168 View product	B Dell Inspiron 5439 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop Model 5439 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Graphite, Silver
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ m3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ m3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	m3-6Y30	i5-4200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.9 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1515	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core m3-6Y series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI2
SteppingDiffers	D1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	3.8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1	1x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
Memory3 differ
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs	4 GB	16 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 515	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.4	4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x191E	0xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	MaxxAudio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.92 MP	1 MP
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88198	75459
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EN	SR170
Processor package sizeDiffers	20 X 16.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	3
Battery capacityKnown for one	32 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageDiffers	7.6 V	11.4 V
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 - 264 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Noble	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions8 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 35 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 65 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	20 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 95%	20 - 95%
Operating shockDiffers	110 G	50 G
Non-operating shockDiffers	160 G	180 G
Operating vibrationDiffers	0.66 G	0.5 G
Non-operating vibrationDiffers	1.3 G	2.16 G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	1.53 kg
WidthDiffers	291.6 mm	337.6 mm
DepthDiffers	201.9 mm	233.5 mm
HeightDiffers	20.9 mm	18.3 mm

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