Product comparison · 2 laptops

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

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  • 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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212 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
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
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui5-4200M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage7 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB516 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750MNot available
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 modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxAudio 4HD
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Pro
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546076348
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers58 Wh56 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Operational conditions5 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °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
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers379.4 mm377 mm
DepthDiffers254.8 mm247 mm
HeightKnown for one22.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.62 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffersHome officeHome office, Small Business
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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