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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch and Inspiron 3168 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch | Inspiron 3168 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Microsoft | Dell |
| Product Family | Surface Laptop | Dell Inspiron |
| Model | Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch | Inspiron 3168 |
| Model Number | 2036 | Inspiron 3168 |
| Part Number / SKU | Surface_Laptop_7th_Edition_2036 | — |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Convertible 2-in-1 |
| Laptop Category | Premium / Ultraportable | 2-in-1 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Qualcomm | Intel |
| Processor Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon X | Intel Pentium |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon X | Intel Pentium N3710 |
| Processor Generation | — | Braswell |
| CPU Architecture | ARM64 | Airmont |
| CPU Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | — | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | — | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | — | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | — | 2.56 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 MB |
| Processor Base Power | — | 6 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | — | 6 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | Intel Standard Manageability |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | — |
| NPU Performance | 45 TOPS | — |
| Copilot+ PC | Yes | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | Qualcomm | Intel |
| GPU Model | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Intel HD Graphics 405 |
| GPU Architecture | — | Intel Gen8 |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| GPU TGP | — | 6 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Maximum External Displays | 2 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz (single); 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz each (dual) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | DDR3L |
| Memory Speed | 8448 MT/s | 1600 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | Soldered | Onboard |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | No |
| Memory Channels | — | Single-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | HDD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 500 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | SATA III |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | Removable SSD | 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 0 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | UHS-I |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 13.8 inch | 11.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 2304 x 1536 | 1366 x 768 |
| Resolution Class | Custom | HD |
| Display Technology | — | LED-backlit LCD |
| Panel Type | PixelSense Flow | TN |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| Display Brightness | 600 nits | 220 nits |
| Peak HDR Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit |
| Contrast Ratio | 1400:1 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Glossy | Glossy |
| HDR Support | Yes | — |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | — |
| Viewing Angle | 178° x 178° degree | 90° degree |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p FHD | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| IR Camera | Yes | — |
| Windows Hello Face | Yes | — |
| Camera Features | Windows Studio Effects | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Omnisonic speakers | 2 speakers |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Atmos | Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual Studio Mics | Digital microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Mechanical keyboard | Full-size island-style keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Precision Haptic touchpad | Multi-touch precision touchpad |
| Touchpad Material | Glass | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11be | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Tri-band | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 1x1 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Dell wireless |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4 |
| Ethernet Speed | — | Not present |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB-A 3.1 | USB 3.x Type-A |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB-C / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort 1.4a | — |
| USB4 Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | — | HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort 1.4a via USB-C | — |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Dedicated Docking Connector | Yes | — |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1x removable PCIe 4.0 SSD | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 32 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 2 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | 20 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | Microsoft local video playback test | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 80 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 60 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 39 W | 45 W |
| Power Connector | Surface Connect | Barrel power connector |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 65 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 301 mm | 292 mm |
| Depth | 220 mm | 196 mm |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm | 20.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.34 kg | 1.47 kg |
| Chassis Material | Anodized aluminum | Plastic |
| Lid Material | Anodized aluminum | Plastic |
| Base Material | Anodized aluminum | Plastic |
| Hinge Opening Angle | — | 360 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810H tested | Not claimed |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Pluton TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
| Microsoft Pluton | Yes | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | — | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | Consumer BIOS/UEFI management |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | BIOS recovery supported |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | — |
| Accelerometer | — | Yes |
| Gyroscope | — | Yes |
| Hall Sensor | — | Yes |
| Color / Color Temperature Sensor | Yes | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR | Not claimed |
| EPEAT | Gold | Not claimed |
| TCO Certified | TCO Certified | Not claimed |
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | Enclosure: minimum 67.2% recycled content; includes 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals | Not claimed |
| Product Carbon Footprint | 204 kg CO2e | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 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 | Limited hardware warranty | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent |
Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch and Inspiron 3168 share specifications such as Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Graphics Type (Integrated), VRAM Capacity (0 GB), VRAM Type (Shared system memory).
The main differences: Processor Model (Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: Snapdragon X, Inspiron 3168: Intel Pentium N3710); GPU Model (Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: Qualcomm Adreno X1-85, Inspiron 3168: Intel HD Graphics 405); Installed Memory (Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: 16 GB, Inspiron 3168: 4 GB); Storage Capacity (Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: 512 GB, Inspiron 3168: 500 GB).
Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch may suit users who need its differing values, while Inspiron 3168 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
