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Dell 3558 + Microsoft Office Home & Student 2016 vs Dell E5550 + 451-BBME

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 92identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • LED backlight
    • 3558 + Microsoft Office Home & Student 2016:No
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:Yes
  • Processor family
    • 3558 + Microsoft Office Home & Student 2016:Intel® Celeron®
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 3558 + Microsoft Office Home & Student 2016:3215U
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:i5-5200U
  • Processor threads
    • 3558 + Microsoft Office Home & Student 2016:2
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 3558 + Microsoft Office Home & Student 2016:1.7 GHz
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3558 + Microsoft Office Home & Student 2016:2 MB
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • 3558 + Microsoft Office Home & Student 2016:L3
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:Smart Cache
  • Configurable TDP-down
    • 3558 + Microsoft Office Home & Student 2016:10 W
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:7.5 W

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Comparison of 3558 + Microsoft Office Home & Student 2016, E5550 + 451-BBME
180 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGlass fibre, Plastic
Display1 differ
LED backlightDiffersNoYes
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.2265 x 0.2265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers3215Ui5-5200U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor 3000 series for MobileIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x14x1, 2x4
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-RS-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5500
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x1616
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudioHD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneWavesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Home & Student 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8481085212
Processor codeDiffersSR243SR23Y
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.31 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating altitudeDiffers-15.2 - 3048 m0 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers-15.2 - 10668 m0 - 10668 m
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one2.24 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers380 mm376.9 mm
DepthDiffers260.4 mm255.2 mm
HeightDiffers23.7 mm23.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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