In depth comparison and review of Dell Vostro 3525 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.85 cm x 23.56 cm x 1.9 cm | 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm |
Weight | 1.83 kg | 1.265 kg |
Case Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Colour | Grey | Platinum | Matte black |
DISPLAY | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 13.5" |
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Touchscreen | - | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2256 x 1504 |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 141 | 201 |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | - | 3:2 |
Image Brightness | 250 cd/m² | - |
Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC | - |
Features | Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch | PixelSense |
PROCESSOR | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
Number of Cores | 6-core | Quad-Core |
Cache | L3 - 16 MB | 8 MB |
MEMORY | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 8 GB |
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Max RAM Supported | 16 GB | - |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM |
Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
Slots Qty | 2 | - |
Empty Slots | 1 | - |
STORAGE | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 256 GB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
Resolution | 0.92 Megapixel | - |
Camera Features | 78.6 degrees, RGB camera | Windows Hello |
Image Sensor Type | CMOS | - |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
Codec | Realtek ALC3254 | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | Dolby Atmos |
COMMUNICATIONS | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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Wireless Controller | Realtek RTL8821CE - M.2 2230 | - |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
Ethernet Controller | Realtek RTL8111H | - |
Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax |
Features | Single stream (1x1) | - |
BATTERY | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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Technology | 3-cell Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 41 Wh | 47.4 Wh |
Battery Life | - | Up to 17 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A | - |
INPUT | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, trackpad |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
Features | - | Alcantara material palm rest |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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Interfaces | HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB 3.0 USB-C Headphone output SurfaceConnect |
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Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian | Windows 10 Pro |
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Software Included | Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (12 months subscription ) | Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Dell Vostro 3525 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 |
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Dockable | - | Yes |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | - | Ambient light sensor |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip |
Security Slot Type | Noble Wedge security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Repairability Index | - | 4.1 (out of 10) |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |