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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.