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Dell Inspiron 3737 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 91identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 3737 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron 3737 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Inspiron 3737 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:HD+
    • ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 3737 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:i5-4200M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 3737 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 3737 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Inspiron 3737 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:PGA946
  • Bus type
    • Inspiron 3737 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:DMI2
    • ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:DMI

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Comparison of 3737, L540
204 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500:1
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.2388 x 0.2388 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui5-4200M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB516 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxAudio 4HD
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.92 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Pro
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545976348
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh56 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions5 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 65 °C5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%8 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating altitudeDiffers-15.2 - 3048 m0 - 2438 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one110 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one160 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one0.66 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one1.3 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.64 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers412 mm377 mm
DepthDiffers270 mm247 mm
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.96 cm3.62 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business

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