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Dell Inspiron 7547 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 80identical
  • 87known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Inspiron 7547 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Laptop
    • ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 7547 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:Black
  • Form factor
    • Inspiron 7547 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Clamshell
    • ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 7547 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 7547 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:Intel® Core™ M
  • Processor generation
    • Inspiron 7547 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 7547 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
    • ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:M-5Y10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 7547 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:2 GHz

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225 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source370 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800:1
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ M
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210UM-5Y10
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz0.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1168Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C95 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x2, 1x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB4 GB
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
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz100 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0xA16Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxAudio ProDolby Home Theater v4
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneWavesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.4 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeYesYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports11
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8.1 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLenovo Support Lenovo Companion ThinkVantage System Update Lenovo Reach Hightail - Metro Amazon Kindle Nitro Pro Evernote Skype Rara Streaming Norton Studio
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101683610
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1EFUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm30 x 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers58 Wh35 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one7.4 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W36 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.34 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersNobleKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.11 kg1.35 kg
WidthDiffers377.8 mm301.1 mm
DepthDiffers261.2 mm215.6 mm
HeightDiffers19.9 mm25.4 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source822 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.1 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.2 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardYesYes
Stylus penKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
3DNoNo
Intel segment taggingDiffersHome officeHome office, Small Business
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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