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Dell Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop vs Dell XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 105identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Charcoal
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:i5-3337U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:2 GHz
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:1.8 GHz

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185 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersCharcoalBlack, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537Ui5-3337U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2018
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 8730MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxAudio 4HD
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVDUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205472055
Processor codeDiffersSR0XGSR0XL
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers65 Wh47 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.73 kg1.36 kg
WidthDiffers412 mm316 mm
DepthDiffers270 mm205 mm
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm6 mm
Height (rear)Differs3.56 cm1.8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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