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Dell Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 5521 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 154specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 142identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Black
    • Inspiron 5521 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Graphite, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Inspiron 5521 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Inspiron 5521 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:HD+
    • Inspiron 5521 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:HD
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:8 GB
    • Inspiron 5521 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:16 GB
  • Maximum internal memory (64-bit)
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:8 GB
    • Inspiron 5521 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:16 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:DVD±RW
    • Inspiron 5521 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:DVD Super Multi DL
  • Audio system
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Waves MaxxAudio 4
    • Inspiron 5521 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:MaxxAudio 4

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Comparison of 3721, 5521
205 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGraphite, Silver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one300:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs8 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi DL
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxAudio 4MaxxAudio 4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, DVD
Network1 differ
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in Wi-Fi switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1 V
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 output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
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
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.74 kg2.65 kg
WidthDiffers412 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers270 mm259 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.83 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.56 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office

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