Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Studio 1747-6618 vs Dell XPS 17

134specifications compared
32differ
102identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Studio 1747-6618:Blue
- XPS 17:Aluminium
Processor model
- Studio 1747-6618:i7-720QM
- XPS 17:i7-740QM
Processor boost frequency
- Studio 1747-6618:2.8 GHz
- XPS 17:2.93 GHz
Processor frequency
- Studio 1747-6618:1.6 GHz
- XPS 17:1.73 GHz
PCI Express slots version
- Studio 1747-6618:2.0
- XPS 17:2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Studio 1747-6618:12
- XPS 17:13
Internal memory
- Studio 1747-6618:4 GB
- XPS 17:6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Studio 1747-6618:2 x 2 GB
- XPS 17:1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB

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Comparison of Studio 1747-6618, XPS 17
150 specifications	A Dell Studio 1747-6618 View product	B Dell XPS 17 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Aluminium
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1600 x 900 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD type	HD+	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i7-740QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.73 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Clarksfield	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	B1	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	2
Number of Processing Die Transistors	774 M	774 M
Processing Die size	296 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	13
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	640 GB	640 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDIO, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 560v	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 445M
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.024 GB	3 GB
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	3 W	5 W
Built-in subwoofer	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Audio systemKnown for one	SRS PS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
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 State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	49024
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBQG
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	9	9
Battery life (max)Differs	7.58 h	7.32 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	2600 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	85 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.5 kg	3.6 kg
WidthDiffers	413.6 mm	414.9 mm
DepthDiffers	280.6 mm	287.3 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.77 cm	3.28 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.9 cm	3.85 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeDiffers	AC	AC/DC
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240V	Unknown — not stated by the source

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