Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 14 Laptop 7000 Series Touch

172specifications compared
42differ
130identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Black
- Inspiron 14 Laptop 7000 Series Touch:Black, Silver
Display resolution
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Inspiron 14 Laptop 7000 Series Touch:1920 x 1080 pixels
Pixel pitch
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
- Inspiron 14 Laptop 7000 Series Touch:0.161 x 0.161 mm
Processor family
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- Inspiron 14 Laptop 7000 Series Touch:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Inspiron 14 Laptop 7000 Series Touch:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:i3-4005U
- Inspiron 14 Laptop 7000 Series Touch:i7-4510U
Processor frequency
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:1.7 GHz
- Inspiron 14 Laptop 7000 Series Touch:2 GHz
Processor cache
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:3 MB
- Inspiron 14 Laptop 7000 Series Touch:4 MB

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Comparison of 5442, Inspiron 14 Laptop 7000 Series Touch
194 specifications	A Dell Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop Model 5442 View product	B Dell Inspiron 14 Laptop 7000 Series Touch View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioning	Business	Business
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.2265 x 0.2265 mm	0.161 x 0.161 mm
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-4005U	i7-4510U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 1x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs	8 GB	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	532 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
On-board graphics card ID	0xA16	0xA16
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	MaxxAudio	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	1 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Waves	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.92 MP	0.92 MP
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	2	4
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Operating system languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware Version	9.5	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75105	81015
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR1EB
Processor package size	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacity	58 Wh	58 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	3.34 A	2.31 A
AC adapter output voltage	19.5 V	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 60 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 92%	10 - 95%
Operating altitude	-15.2 - 3048 m	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude	-15.2 - 10668 m	-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shock	110 G	110 G
Non-operating shock	160 G	160 G
Operating vibration	0.66 G	0.66 G
Non-operating vibration	1.3 G	1.3 G
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	1.99 kg
WidthDiffers	342 mm	345 mm
DepthDiffers	246 mm	240 mm
HeightDiffers	22.4 mm	15.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office	Unknown — not stated by the source

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