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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Vostro 3520 and ZenBook Pro within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Vostro 3520 | ZenBook Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | ASUS |
| Product Family | Vostro | Zenbook |
| Model | Vostro 3520 | ZenBook Pro |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Budget | Mainstream |
| Operating System | — | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz |
| Processor Generation | 12th Gen | 6th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 10 cores | 4 cores |
| Performance Cores | 2 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 8 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 12 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 55 W | — |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel vPro Essentials; Intel Standard Manageability | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| GPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | — |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | — |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | — |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | — |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | — |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | — |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | — |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | — |
| Card Reader Formats | SD, SDHC, SDXC | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 3840 x 2160 |
| Resolution Class | — | 4K |
| Display Technology | — | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | — | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | — |
| Speaker Power | 2 W average per speaker W | — |
| Audio Jack | Yes | — |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 115 x 80 mm | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | — |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | — |
| 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 | 2 M.2 slots: 1x M.2 2230 WLAN/Bluetooth; 1x M.2 2230/2280 SSD | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Power Adapter | 65 W | — |
| Power Connector | 4.5 mm barrel | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Weight | — | 2.06 kg |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | — |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | — |
| Secure Boot | Yes | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | — |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive / BIOS Auto-Recovery | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0–35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 10–90 % RH | — |
| Storage Temperature | -40–65 °C | — |
Vostro 3520 and ZenBook Pro share specifications such as Display Size (15.6 inch), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel).
The main differences: Processor Model (Vostro 3520: Intel Core i5-1235U, ZenBook Pro: Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz); GPU Model (Vostro 3520: Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible, ZenBook Pro: Intel HD Graphics 530); Installed Memory (Vostro 3520: 8 GB, ZenBook Pro: 12 GB); Storage Capacity (Vostro 3520: 256 GB, ZenBook Pro: 128 GB).
Vostro 3520 may suit users who need its differing values, while ZenBook Pro benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
