HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook vs. Dell Inspiron 3480

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook
HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook and Dell Inspiron 3480. 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.

Dell Inspiron 3480 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 3480 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good port selection

average battery life

dim display

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook and Dell Inspiron 3480
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook vs. Dell Inspiron 3480 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 3.2 cm 33.9 cm x 24.19 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.79 kg
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 111.94
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features HD anti-glare Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, 0.2265 mm pixel pitch, ±40° horizontal viewing angle, +10/-30 vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM67 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3-10600 -
Rated Speed 1333 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM removable -
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec IDT 92HD80 Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards SRS Premium Sound, High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8106
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP -
MODEM
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.21, Bell 212A, ITU V.22, ITU V.22bis, ITU V.29, ITU V.32, ITU V.32bis, ITU V.34, ITU V.17, ITU V.23, ITU V.27ter, ITU V.8bis, Bell 103J, ITU V.92, ITU T.30, ITU T.4, ITU V.250, ITU V.251, ITU V.80 -
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 18.5 V 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Features Volume control, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces DisplayPort
VGA
FireWire
Microphone input
Headphone output
Modem
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
Dock
Battery
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Windows 10 Home in S mode
Software Included HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP QuickWeb, HP Power Assistant, HP DayStarter, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, HP SoftPaq Download Manager (free download), PDF Complete Special Edition (60 days trial), Norton Internet Security 2011 (60 days subscription), HP Connection Manager 4.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Dell Inspiron 3480
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP File Sanitizer -
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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