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Dell 3550 + 630-15801 vs Dell Inspiron 3558 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop

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  • 173specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 148identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Pixel pitch
    • 3550 + 630-15801:0.252 x 0.252 mm
    • Inspiron 3558 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:0.2520 x 0.2520 mm
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 3550 + 630-15801:16 GB
    • Inspiron 3558 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:8 GB
  • Maximum internal memory (64-bit)
    • 3550 + 630-15801:16 GB
    • Inspiron 3558 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • 3550 + 630-15801:500 GB
    • Inspiron 3558 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:1 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • 3550 + 630-15801:500 GB
    • Inspiron 3558 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:1 TB
  • HDD speed
    • 3550 + 630-15801:7200 RPM
    • Inspiron 3558 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5400 RPM
  • Audio system
    • 3550 + 630-15801:HD
    • Inspiron 3558 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:MaxxAudio
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 3550 + 630-15801:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • Inspiron 3558 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:10,100 Mbit/s

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Comparison of 3550 + 630-15801, 3558
200 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Pixel pitchDiffers0.252 x 0.252 mm0.2520 x 0.2520 mm
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation5th gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-5200Ui5-5200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency2.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingF0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations4x1, 2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)900 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.211.2
On-board graphics card ID0x16160x1616
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDMaxxAudio
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.92 MP0.92 MP
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Home and Student 2013Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK ID8521285212
Processor codeSR23YSR23Y
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers43 Wh40 Wh
Battery voltageDiffers11.1 V14.8 V
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.34 A3.34 A
AC adapter output voltage19.5 V19.5 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C0 - 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)Differs10 - 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 shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 G
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAREPEAT Bronze, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.19 kg
WidthDiffers380.4 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers258.9 mm260.3 mm
HeightDiffers22.3 mm21.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffersSmall BusinessHome office
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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