Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 5420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 130identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black
    • Inspiron 5420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Silver
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:16 GB
    • Inspiron 5420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:8 GB
  • Audio system
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Waves MaxxAudio 3
    • Inspiron 5420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Waves MaxxAudio
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3
    • Inspiron 5420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:0
    • Inspiron 5420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:4
  • Motherboard chipset
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® HM75 Express
    • Inspiron 5420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel HM77 Express
  • Trial software
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:McAfee SecurityCenter
    • Inspiron 5420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:McAffe Security Center
  • Weight
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.1 kg
    • Inspiron 5420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.29 kg

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174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Displayidentical
Display diagonal (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35.6 cm
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxAudio 3Waves MaxxAudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM75 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Trial softwareDiffersMcAfee SecurityCenterMcAffe Security Center
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.29 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm347 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm240 mm
Height (front)Differs3.15 cm2.89 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.47 cm3.16 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.7 cm (13.7")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 cm (9.45")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.87 cm (1.13")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm (1.24")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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