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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Inspiron 14 vs IdeaPad 720S-13IKB⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Inspiron 14 and IdeaPad 720S-13IKB within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Dell Inspiron 14⁩

⁦Inspiron 14⁩

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13IKB⁩

⁦IdeaPad 720S-13IKB⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Inspiron 14⁩ ⁦IdeaPad 720S-13IKB⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Dell Lenovo
Product Family Inspiron IdeaPad
Model ⁦Inspiron 14⁩ ⁦IdeaPad 720S-13IKB⁩
Model Number ⁦IdeaPad 720S-13IKB⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Mainstream Mainstream
Operating System ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core Ultra 7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i5⁩
Processor Model ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.5 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.1 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦3 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩
AI / NPU
NPU Yes
NPU Model Intel AI Boost
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Integrated
GPU Manufacturer Intel Intel
GPU Model ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory Shared system memory
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦8 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2133 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor Soldered
Memory Slots ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable No
Memory Channels Dual
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦1024 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 3.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩
RAID Support
Display
Display Size ⁦13.3 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS
Display Brightness ⁦300 nits⁩
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 x JBL speakers⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 1 W⁩
Audio Technology JBL; Dolby Atmos
Microphone Configuration Array microphone
Audio Jack Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦6-row keyboard⁩
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones
Touchpad Type One-piece multi-touch touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Dual-band
Bluetooth Version 4.1
WWAN No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 3.0 Type-A⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦1x Thunderbolt 3 / DisplayPort 1.2a / Power Delivery; 1x USB-C USB 3.0 / Power Delivery⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 3⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
DisplayPort Output via USB-C
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1x M.2 storage slot⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦48 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦4 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer
Battery Life ⁦8 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method ⁦MobileMark 2014⁩
Power Adapter ⁦45 W⁩
Power Connector USB-C
USB-C Charging Yes
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦305.9 mm⁩
Depth ⁦213.82 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦13.6 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.1 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum
Lid Material Aluminum
Base Material Aluminum
Security & Manageability
TPM
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Enterprise Manageability
Smart Card Support No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Silver
RoHS Compliance Yes
Environment & Warranty
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩
Warranty Type Depot limited warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Inspiron 14 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦16 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦1024 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Choose IdeaPad 720S-13IKB if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦1024 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between Inspiron 14 and IdeaPad 720S-13IKB depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Form Factor (Clamshell) and Laptop Category (Mainstream). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between Inspiron 14 and IdeaPad 720S-13IKB?

Inspiron 14 and IdeaPad 720S-13IKB share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Laptop Category (Mainstream), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), Processor Manufacturer (Intel).

The main differences: Processor Model (Inspiron 14: ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩, IdeaPad 720S-13IKB: ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩); Installed Memory (Inspiron 14: ⁦16 GB⁩, IdeaPad 720S-13IKB: ⁦8 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (Inspiron 14: ⁦1024 GB⁩, IdeaPad 720S-13IKB: ⁦256 GB⁩).

Inspiron 14 may suit users who need its differing values, while IdeaPad 720S-13IKB benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.