Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 3542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 5447 Intel® Core™ i7 I7-4510U Laptop

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  • 167specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 130identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 3542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Black
    • Inspiron 5447 Intel® Core™ i7 I7-4510U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 3542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Inspiron 5447 Intel® Core™ i7 I7-4510U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 3542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Inspiron 5447 Intel® Core™ i7 I7-4510U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Inspiron 3542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Inspiron 5447 Intel® Core™ i7 I7-4510U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 3542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
    • Inspiron 5447 Intel® Core™ i7 I7-4510U Laptop:I7-4510U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 3542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • Inspiron 5447 Intel® Core™ i7 I7-4510U Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 3542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • Inspiron 5447 Intel® Core™ i7 I7-4510U Laptop:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Inspiron 3542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:3 MB
    • Inspiron 5447 Intel® Core™ i7 I7-4510U Laptop:4 MB

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193 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210UI7-4510U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Memory3 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDMaxxAudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8.1
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersMcAfee LiveSafeMcAfee LiveSafe 1YR
Processor special features3 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101681015
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR1EB
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers40 Wh43.5 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.10 V
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 35 °C
Non-operating vibrationDiffers1.3 G1.30 G
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 10668 m
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.05 kg
WidthDiffers381.4 mm342 mm
DepthDiffers267.6 mm246 mm
HeightDiffers26.6 mm22 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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