Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060 vs Dell Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1)

135specifications compared
54differ
81identical
94known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060 has 23 ppi more pixel density than the Dell Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1) (135 ppi vs 112 ppi). The Dell Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060 has 4 ms more display response rise/fall than the Dell Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1) (20 ms vs 16 ms). The Dell Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1) has 2 more processor cores than the Dell Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060 (4 vs 2). Only the Dell Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060 has embedded options available. Only the Dell Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1) has Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d).

Product type
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:Chromebook
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:Grey
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
Display diagonal
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):35.6 cm (14")
Panel type
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:IPS
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):TN
Pixel density
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:135 ppi
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):112 ppi
Pixel pitch
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:0.1875 x 0.1875 mm
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
Display response rise/fall
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:20 ms
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):16 ms
Processor family
- Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060:Intel® Celeron®
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of 3181, 5481
229 specifications	A Dell Chromebook 3181 Intel® Celeron® N3060 Model 3181 View product	B Dell Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 5481 View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black, Grey
Colour nameKnown for one	Fog Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factor	Convertible (Folder)	Convertible (Folder)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
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 typeDiffers	IPS	TN
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel densityDiffers	135 ppi	112 ppi
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.1875 x 0.1875 mm	0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
Dual-screen	No	No
Display response rise/fallDiffers	20 ms	16 ms
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	N3060	i5-8265U
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.48 GHz	3.9 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 1528
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	Whiskey Lake
SteppingKnown for one	D1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x4, 2x2
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Memory6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	2666 MHz
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 layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	64 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	eMMC	HDD
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	SD, SDHC, SDXC
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 speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 400	Intel® UHD Graphics
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
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	4.5
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x3EA0
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC3256	Realtek ALC3204
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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 speed	30 fps	30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.92 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeDiffers	2x2	1x1
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 LAN	No	No
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
Ports & interfaces2 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 versionDiffers	1.4	1.4b
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
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features9 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 TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	149088
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2KN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	46x24 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacity	42 Wh	42 Wh
Battery voltage	11.4 V	11.4 V
Battery weightKnown for one	200 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
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	2.31 A
AC adapter output voltage	19.5 V	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Noble	Noble
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C	-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95%	0 - 95%
Operating altitude	-15.2 - 3048 m	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude	-15.2 - 10668 m	-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shock	110 G	110 G
Non-operating shock	160 G	160 G
Operating vibration	0.66 G	0.66 G
Non-operating vibration	1.3 G	1.3 G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.44 kg	1.74 kg
WidthDiffers	303.8 mm	335.9 mm
DepthDiffers	207.9 mm	232.8 mm
HeightKnown for one	20.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.02 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 cm
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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