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Dell Inspiron 15 5558 Laptop vs MSI GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-204XES

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 93identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 15 5558 Laptop:Black, Silver
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-204XES:Black
  • Market positioning
    • Inspiron 15 5558 Laptop:Business
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-204XES:Gaming
  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron 15 5558 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-204XES:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 15 5558 Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-204XES:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Inspiron 15 5558 Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-204XES:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 15 5558 Laptop:i7-5500U
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-204XES:i5-4210H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 15 5558 Laptop:3 GHz
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-204XES:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 15 5558 Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-204XES:2.9 GHz

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Comparison of Inspiron 15 5558 Laptop, GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-204XES
215 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.2265 x 0.2265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui5-4210H
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 920MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x416
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudioNahimic Sound Technology
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneWavesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.92 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneDVD, CDUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-x, VT-dVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521478929
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.24 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm388 mm
DepthDiffers260.4 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one23.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.95 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.06 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86

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