Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060 vs Dell Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

125specifications compared
59differ
66identical
103known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060 has 23 ppi more pixel density than the Dell Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop (135 ppi vs 112 ppi). The Dell Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the Dell Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060 (4 vs 2). The Dell Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 6 more processor threads than the Dell Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060 (8 vs 2). Only the Dell Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060 has touchscreen. Only the Dell Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has discrete graphics card.

Product type
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:Chromebook
- Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:Grey
- Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Black
Form factor
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:Convertible (Folder)
- Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Touchscreen
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:Yes
- Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:No
Pixel density
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:135 ppi
- Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:112 ppi
Pixel pitch
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:0.1875 x 0.1875 mm
- Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:0.226 x 0.226 mm
Processor family
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:Intel® Celeron®
- Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of 3181, 3478
228 specifications	A Dell Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060 Model 3181 View product	B Dell Vostro 3478 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop Model 3478 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Colour nameKnown for one	Fog Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD type	HD	HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	200 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
Pixel densityDiffers	135 ppi	112 ppi
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.1875 x 0.1875 mm	0.226 x 0.226 mm
Dual-screen	No	No
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	20 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	N3060	i5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.48 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequency	1.6 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1170	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Celeron N3000 series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Braswell	Kaby Lake R
SteppingDiffers	D1	Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	6 W	15 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OPI
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs	4 GB	16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	64 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	eMMC	HDD
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon 520
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 400	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	320 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x5917
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for one	Realtek ALC3256	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MaxxAudio Pro
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD type	HD	HD
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal format	720p	720p
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.92 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	867 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Nordic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	ChromeOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	91832	124967
Processor codeDiffers	SR2KN	SR3LA
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	42 x 24 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery3 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityDiffers	42 Wh	40 Wh
Battery voltageDiffers	11.4 V	14.8 V
Battery weightKnown for one	200 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	3.34 A	19.5 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	19.5 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Noble	Kensington
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one	110 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	160 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one	0.66 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	1.3 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.44 kg	1.76 kg
WidthDiffers	303.8 mm	345 mm
DepthDiffers	207.9 mm	243 mm
HeightDiffers	20.8 mm	23.4 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package materialKnown for one	Corrugated cardboard, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Paper molded pulp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recycling dataidentical
Paper molded pulp content per packageKnown for one	136 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Corrugated cardboard content per packageKnown for one	367 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Corrugated cardboard content per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one	342 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Corrugated cardboard content per sleeve for accessoriesKnown for one	25 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) content per packageKnown for one	6 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one	7.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of stacking cartonsKnown for one	9 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one	43 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one	28.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one	2.05 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case volume weightKnown for one	1.54 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	34 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one	3 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	102 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	98.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	216.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet volume weightKnown for one	197.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per intermodal container (20ft)Known for one	2040 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per intermodal container (40ft)Known for one	4488 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per intermodal container (40ft, HC)Known for one	4488 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
EPEAT ratingKnown for one	98.82%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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