Choose Thinkpad E470 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz (vs Intel Celeron N3060)
- GPU Model at Nvidia GeForce 940MX (vs Intel HD Graphics)
- Installed Memory at 8 GB (vs 4 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 256 GB (vs 500 GB)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Thinkpad E470 vs Inspiron 3552
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Thinkpad E470 and Inspiron 3552 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Thinkpad E470 | Inspiron 3552 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | Dell |
| Product Family | ThinkPad | Dell Inspiron |
| Model | Thinkpad E470 | Inspiron 3552 |
| Model Number | — | Inspiron 3552 |
| Launch Year | 2017 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Linux |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i7 | Intel Celeron |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz | Intel Celeron N3060 |
| Processor Generation | 7th Gen | Braswell |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | Airmont |
| CPU Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 2 cores | 2 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 4 threads | 2 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 2.48 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 0 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 6 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | — | 6 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Not Intel vPro eligible | Intel Standard Manageability |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Intel |
| GPU Model | Nvidia GeForce 940MX | Intel HD Graphics |
| GPU Architecture | Maxwell | Intel Gen8 |
| VRAM Capacity | — | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared system memory |
| GPU TGP | — | 6 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 700 MHz |
| Maximum External Displays | 2 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 2133 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | — | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual | Dual-channel capable |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | HDD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 500 GB |
| Storage Interface | SATA 6Gb/s | SATA III / PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch + optional M.2 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 0 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | Yes | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | UHS-I / SD-family | UHS-I |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 14 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | HD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LED-backlit LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | TN |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | 250 nits | 220 nits |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit |
| Contrast Ratio | 400:1 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | 160 horizontal / 160 vertical degree | 90° degree |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | — | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Camera Features | Fixed focus | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Stereo speakers | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2 W | — |
| Audio Technology | HD Audio, Dolby Audio Premium | Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-array | Digital microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Spill-resistant | Full-size island-style keyboard |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 0 zones | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Spill-Resistant Keyboard | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Buttonless multi-touch clickpad | Multi-touch precision touchpad |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar surface | — |
| Pointing Stick | Yes | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 1x1 |
| Wi-Fi Module | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 / 3165 | Dell wireless |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 GbE | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Cellular Standard | — | — |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 5Gbps, USB 2.0 | USB 3.x Type-A |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | — | — |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4b | HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | — | — |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots | 1 M.2 storage slot(s) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 45 Wh | 42 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 3 cells | 4 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-polymer | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | 8.4 hours | — |
| Power Adapter | — | 65 W |
| Power Connector | Lenovo slim-tip | Barrel power connector |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 339 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 242 mm | 260 mm |
| Thickness | 23.7 mm | 23.7 mm |
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Chassis Material | — | Plastic |
| Lid Material | Polycarbonate / ABS | Plastic |
| Base Material | Polycarbonate / ABS | Plastic |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 180 degree | 135 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | Not claimed |
| IP Rating | No rated ingress protection | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | No Intel vPro platform eligibility | Consumer BIOS/UEFI management |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | BIOS recovery supported |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | Certified | Not claimed |
| EPEAT | Gold | Not claimed |
| TCO Certified | — | Not claimed |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | — | Not claimed |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | Depot | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose Inspiron 3552 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Celeron N3060 (vs Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz)
- GPU Model at Intel HD Graphics (vs Nvidia GeForce 940MX)
- Installed Memory at 4 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 500 GB (vs 256 GB)
What is the difference between Thinkpad E470 and Inspiron 3552?
Thinkpad E470 and Inspiron 3552 share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Laptop Category (Mainstream), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel).
The main differences: Processor Model (Thinkpad E470: Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz, Inspiron 3552: Intel Celeron N3060); GPU Model (Thinkpad E470: Nvidia GeForce 940MX, Inspiron 3552: Intel HD Graphics); Installed Memory (Thinkpad E470: 8 GB, Inspiron 3552: 4 GB); Storage Capacity (Thinkpad E470: 256 GB, Inspiron 3552: 500 GB).
Thinkpad E470 may suit users who need its differing values, while Inspiron 3552 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.