Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Vostro 5560 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop vs Dell XPS 9Q33 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 76identical
  • 85known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vostro 5560 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Black, Red
    • XPS 9Q33 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Silver
  • Form factor
    • Vostro 5560 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Clamshell
    • XPS 9Q33 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Convertible (Ferris Wheel)
  • Display diagonal
    • Vostro 5560 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • XPS 9Q33 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Vostro 5560 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • XPS 9Q33 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Vostro 5560 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:No
    • XPS 9Q33 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Yes
  • HD type
    • Vostro 5560 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:HD
    • XPS 9Q33 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Vostro 5560 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • XPS 9Q33 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Vostro 5560 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • XPS 9Q33 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of 5560, 9Q33
221 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Ferris Wheel)
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Carbon fibre, Magnesium
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
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
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-3120Mi7-4500U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x42x4
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaveMaxx Audio 4.0HD + MaxxAudio 3
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1 MP1.3 MP
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVDUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
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
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel Lynx Point-LP
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalian
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSkype 8 Internet Explorer My Dell Support
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146575460
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR16Z
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Dell E-Value CodeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSBNU1223
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithiumLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.4 V
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers1.5 A2.31 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNoble
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 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
WeightDiffers2.23 kg1.52 kg
WidthDiffers382.6 mm317 mm
DepthDiffers254.5 mm215 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.9 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.95 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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