Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 7537 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop

162specifications compared
61differ
101identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Inspiron 7537 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Silver
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Black
Touchscreen
- Inspiron 7537 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Yes
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:No
Processor family
- Inspiron 7537 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Inspiron 7537 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Inspiron 7537 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:i5-4200M
Processor boost frequency
- Inspiron 7537 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:3 GHz
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- Inspiron 7537 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1.8 GHz
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:2.5 GHz
Processor cache
- Inspiron 7537 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4 MB
- ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of 7537, L540
212 specifications	A Dell Inspiron 7537 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop Model 7537 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop Model L540 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500:1
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4500U	i5-4200M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	PGA946
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	37 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage7 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	516 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA III
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Waves MaxxAudio 4	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.92 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge	Yes	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports	1	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8 Pro
Processor special features7 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 StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® 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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75460	76348
Processor codeDiffers	SR16Z	SR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	58 Wh	56 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one	14.8 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Operational conditions5 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 70 °C	5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	8 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating altitudeDiffers	-15.2 - 3048 m	0 - 2438 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one	110 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	160 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one	0.66 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	1.3 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight	2.6 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	379.4 mm	377 mm
DepthDiffers	254.8 mm	247 mm
HeightKnown for one	22.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.62 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Home office	Home office, Small Business
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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