Dell Vostro 3581 vs. Dell Vostro 3501

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Vostro 3581
Dell Vostro 3581

Our Rating: 67 %

Dell Vostro 3501
Dell Vostro 3501

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Vostro 3581 and Dell Vostro 3501. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Dell Vostro 3581 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 3581 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent battery life

includes optical drive

solid build quality

suitable for basic tasks

average display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

basic design aesthetics

Dell Vostro 3501 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 3501 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

includes numeric keypad

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capability

heavier design

no USB-C port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Vostro 3581 and Dell Vostro 3501
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 3581 vs. Dell Vostro 3501 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.27 cm 36.396 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ±40° horizontal viewing angle Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3246 Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Dell Wireless 1810 Dell Wireless 1810 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
BATTERY Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
VGA
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 3581 Dell Vostro 3501
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Noise reducing microphone -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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