Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop vs Dell XPS 13 9380 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop

177specifications compared
60differ
117identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Black
- XPS 13 9380 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:Silver
Display diagonal
- Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- XPS 13 9380 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- XPS 13 9380 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- XPS 13 9380 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:i3-7020U
- XPS 13 9380 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:i7-8565U
Processor cores
- Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:2
- XPS 13 9380 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:4
Processor threads
- Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:4
- XPS 13 9380 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:8
Processor frequency
- Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:2.3 GHz
- XPS 13 9380 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of 3481, 9380
223 specifications	A Dell Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop Model 3481 View product	B Dell XPS 13 9380 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop Model 9380 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium, Carbon fibre
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screen	No	No
Display bezel technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	InfinityEdge
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 cd/m²
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-7020U	i7-8565U
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1528
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Whiskey Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurations	1x4, 2x2	1x4, 2x2
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2666 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)	16 GB	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffers	PCI Express	NVMe, PCI Express
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
NVMeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.5	4.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5916	0x3EA0
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC3246	Realtek ALC3271-CG
Audio system	MaxxAudio Pro	MaxxAudio Pro
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Waves	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.92 MP	0.9 MP
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
Network2 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 typeDiffers	1x1	2x2
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Killer Wireless-AC 1435
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4b	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt™ 3 TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard language	German	German
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTZ
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Operating system language	German, Dutch, English, French, Italian	German, Dutch, English, French, Italian
Bundled software	Financial Tracker & Retail Information	Financial Tracker & Retail Information
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee®, Microsoft® Office
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	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 Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
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	No	No
Intel TSX-NI 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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	122590	149091
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	46x24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers	42 Wh	52 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	10 h	19 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeDiffers	0 - 3048 m	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers	0 - 10668 m	-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for one	140 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	160 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibration	0.66 G	0.66 G
Non-operating vibration	1.3 G	1.3 G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.79 kg	1.23 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	301.8 mm
DepthDiffers	241.9 mm	199.2 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.99 cm	7.8 mm
Height (rear)Differs	2.1 cm	1.16 cm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	76 mm	82.4 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	355 mm	292.5 mm
Package weight	2.5 kg	2.5 kg
Package materialDiffers	Corrugated cardboard, Bamboo molded pulp, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)	Grey board, Corrugated cardboard, Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
Recycling data7 differ
Paper molded pulp content per package	0 g	0 g
Bamboo molded pulp content per packageDiffers	150 g	0 g
Wheat straw molded pulp content per package	0 g	0 g
Grey board content per packageDiffers	0 g	331 g
Corrugated cardboard content per packageDiffers	392.5 g	432.8 g
Corrugated cardboard content per shipping (inner) caseDiffers	371.5 g	398.5 g
Corrugated cardboard content per box for accessoriesDiffers	21 g	34.3 g
Corrugated cardboard content per sleeve for accessories	0 g	0 g
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) content per package	0 g	0 g
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) content per packageDiffers	1 g	0 g
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) content per packageDiffers	0 g	44.66 g
Polypropylene (PP) content per package	0 g	0 g
Polystyrene (PS) content per package	0 g	0 g
Other materials content per package	0 g	0 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Logistics data4 differ
Products per pallet layerDiffers	36 pc(s)	30 pc(s)
Layers per pallet	3 pc(s)	3 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers	108 pc(s)	90 pc(s)
Pallet gross width	100 cm	100 cm
Pallet gross length	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet gross weightDiffers	278.2 kg	232.7 kg
Pallet volume weightDiffers	241 kg	203.5 kg
Products per intermodal container (20ft)	1800 pc(s)	1800 pc(s)
Products per intermodal container (40ft, HC)Known for one	4536 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per intermodal container (40ft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3780 pc(s)
Other features2 differ
EPEAT ratingDiffers	99.82%	94.48%
Package volume weightDiffers	1.8121566666667 kg	1.80765 kg
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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