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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Inspiron 14 vs IdeaPad Y700-15ISK⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Inspiron 14 and IdeaPad Y700-15ISK within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Dell Inspiron 14⁩

⁦Inspiron 14⁩

Dell

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK⁩

⁦IdeaPad Y700-15ISK⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Inspiron 14⁩ ⁦IdeaPad Y700-15ISK⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Dell Lenovo
Product Family Inspiron IdeaPad
Model ⁦Inspiron 14⁩ ⁦IdeaPad Y700-15ISK⁩
Model Number ⁦IdeaPad Y700-15ISK⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2016 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Mainstream Gaming
Color Black
Operating System ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core Ultra 7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦6th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦4 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦8 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.6 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦6 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦45 W⁩
AI / NPU
NPU Yes
NPU Model Intel AI Boost
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Discrete
GPU Manufacturer Intel NVIDIA
GPU Model ⁦Nvidia GeForce GTX 960⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory
Maximum External Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz via HDMI⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦16 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2133 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes
Memory Channels Dual
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦1024 GB⁩ ⁦128 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe + SATA
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 3.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2 + 2.5-inch⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦2 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦2 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩
2.5-inch Drive Bay Yes
RAID Support
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader Formats MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card Reader Standard ⁦4-in-1⁩
Display
Display Size ⁦15.6 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS
Display Brightness ⁦250 nits⁩
Contrast Ratio 600:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 x 2W JBL speakers + 3W subwoofer⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 + 3 W⁩
Audio Technology JBL; Dolby Home Theater
Microphone Configuration Dual array microphone
Audio Jack Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦Full-size 6-row keyboard⁩
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones
Numeric Keypad Yes
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
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦1x1⁩
Bluetooth Version 4.1
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦2x USB 3.0; 1x USB 2.0⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version HDMI
DisplayPort Output No
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No
Security Lock Slot Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1x M.2 storage slot⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦60 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦4 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer
Battery Life ⁦5 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method ⁦MobileMark 2014⁩
Power Adapter ⁦135 W⁩
Power Connector Barrel (round-tip)
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦387 mm⁩
Depth ⁦277.5 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦27.7 mm⁩
Weight ⁦3.31 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 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 i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦16 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦1024 GB⁩ (vs ⁦128 GB⁩)

Choose IdeaPad Y700-15ISK if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦128 GB⁩ (vs ⁦1024 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between Inspiron 14 and IdeaPad Y700-15ISK depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Form Factor (Clamshell) and Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩). 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 Y700-15ISK?

Inspiron 14 and IdeaPad Y700-15ISK share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), CPU Architecture (⁦x86-64⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (Inspiron 14: ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩, IdeaPad Y700-15ISK: ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩); Installed Memory (Inspiron 14: ⁦16 GB⁩, IdeaPad Y700-15ISK: ⁦8 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (Inspiron 14: ⁦1024 GB⁩, IdeaPad Y700-15ISK: ⁦128 GB⁩).

Inspiron 14 may suit users who need its differing values, while IdeaPad Y700-15ISK benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.