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 Summary | 72 Score | 86 Score | 76 Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | Intel Core i3 3rd Gen 4 GB RAM Windows 8 Pro | Intel Core i5 3rd Gen 4 GB RAM Windows 8 Pro | Intel Intel Core i5 4th Gen 4 GB RAM Windows 8 | |
| Display | 15.6 inch 1366 x 768 pixels Touchscreen 1.0 Megapixel | 15.6 inch 1366 x 768 pixels Touchscreen 1.0 Megapixel | 15.6 inch 1366 x 768 pixels Touchscreen HD Webcam | |
| Battery | 6 Cell Upto 8 hours 65 W AC Adapter | 6 Cell Upto 8 hours 65 W AC Adapter | 4 Cell 65 W AC Adapter | |
 General Specifications | ||||
| Model Number | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
| Weight | 2.35 Kg | 2.35 Kg | 2.4 Kg | |
| Dimensions | 376 x 259 x 31.3 mm | 376 x 259 x 33.9 mm | 381.4 x 267.6 x 25.6 mm | |
 Chipset | ||||
| Processor | Intel Core i3 3rd Gen | Intel Core i5 3rd Gen | Intel Intel Core i5 4th Gen | |
| Processor Clock speed | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz with Turbo Boost Upto 2.7 GHz | 1.7 GHz with Turbo Boost Upto 2.7 GHz | |
| Processor Model | 3217U | 3337U | 4210U | |
| Graphic Processor | AMD Radeon HD 7670M | AMD Radeon HD 8730M | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | |
| Graphic Card Type | ||||
| RAM | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM | |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 | DDR3 | |
| RAM Frequency | - | - | - | |
| Memory slot | - | - | - | |
 OS | ||||
| OS | Windows 8 Pro | Windows 8 Pro | Windows 8 | |
| OS Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit | |
| Suitable For | Entertainment | Performance | Everyday Use | |
 Storage | ||||
| Storage Capacity | 500 GB | 750 GB | 500 GB | |
| Hard Drive RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM | Yes RPM | |
| SSD Capacity | - | - | - | |
| SSD | - | - | - | |
| EMMC Storage | - | - | - | |
| Storage Interface | SATA | SATA | SATA | |
 Display | ||||
| Screen Size | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch | |
| Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels | |
| Display Type | HD LED Display with True Life | HD LED Touch Display with True Life | HD LED Backlit Display with Truelife | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Camera | 1.0 Megapixel | 1.0 Megapixel | HD Webcam | |
 Power | ||||
| Battery Cell | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
| Adapter | 65 W AC Adapter | 65 W AC Adapter | 65 W AC Adapter | |
| Battery Backup | Upto 8 hours | Upto 8 hours | ||
 Ports and Slots | ||||
| USB ports | 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0 | 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0 | 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0 | |
| HDMI | Yes | Yes | No | |
| VGA Port | - | - | - | |
| Lock Port | - | - | - | |
| RJ45 LAN | Yes | Yes | - | |
| Media Card support | 8-in-1 Card Reader | Yes | SD Card Reader | |
| Optical Drive | CD/DVD writer | CD/DVD writer | CD/DVD writer | |
 Wireless Connectivity | ||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Yes | Yes, Yes | Yes, Dell Wireless - N 1705 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.0 | |
| Audio and Sound | ||||
| Internal Mic | - | - | Yes | |
| Mic in | - | - | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sound Properties | Stereo Speakers with Waves MaxxAudio 4 | Stereo Speakers with Waves MaxxAudio 4 | 2 Tuned Speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Processing | |
| Sound Chip | - | - | - | |
 Input | ||||
| Pointer Input | Touchpad | Touchpad | Touchpad | |
| Keyboard | Standard Keyboard | Standard Keyboard | Standard Keyboard | |
