| Processor | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Processor model | i3-4030U | N4000 |
| Processor series | Intel Core i3-4000 Mobile Series | |
| Processor socket | BGA 1168 | BGA 1090 |
| Processor threads | 4 | 2 |
| Processor cores | 2 | 2 |
| Processor codename | Haswell | Gemini Lake |
| Processor family | 4th gen Intel Core i3 | Intel Celeron |
| Processor frequency | 1.9 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency | | 2.6 GHz |
| Processor cache | 3 MB | |
| Processor boost cache | | 4 MB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 6 W |
| Processor lithography | | 14 nm |
| Software | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Operating system installed | Windows 8.1 | |
| Operating System | | Windows 10 Home S |
| Display & Graphics | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 0.672916667 |
| Display diagonal | 15.6 inch | 13.3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| LED backlight | Yes | |
| Maximum refresh rate | 60 Hz | |
| HD type | | Full HD |
| Pixel pitch | 0.252 x 0.252 mm | |
| Discrete graphics adapter | | No |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 2 GB | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | | Not available |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | |
| Graphics card | | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 200 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1000 MHz | |
| Graphics adapter memory | | 8 GB |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Graphics card adapter max frequency: | | 650 MHz |
| Graphics graphics adapter base frequency | | 200 MHz |
| Memory | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Internal memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 8 GB | |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM | |
| Internal memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM | |
| Storage | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Storage | | 128 GB SSD |
| HDD capacity | 500 GB | |
| HDD size | 2.5" | |
| Storage media | HDD | |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 | |
| Total storage capacity | 500 GB | |
| LightScribe | No | |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW | No |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | |
| Compatible memory cards | SD | |
| Network & Communication | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| WiFi Standards | | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 3G | No | |
| 4G | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | 10, 100 Mbit/s | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Interfaces/Ports | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| HDMI | | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack | |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 | 2 | 1 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 1 | |
| Input Devices | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Keyboard Device | | Touchpad |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes | |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad | |
| Spill resistant keyboard | Yes | |
| Windows keys | Yes | |
| Audio | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3234 | |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 2 W | |
| Speakers manufacturer | Waves | |
| Built-in Devices | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Front camera | Yes | |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Power | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| AC Power Adapter | | 36 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V | |
| AC adapter output current | 3.34 A | |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19.5 V | |
| AC adapter power | 65 W | |
| Security | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | |
| Password protection | Yes | |
| Design | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Brand | DELL | |
| Family | Inspiron | |
| Series | 3000 | |
| Model name | 3542 | |
| Part Number | 3542-INS-0636-BLK | |
| Product type | Notebook | Hybrid (2-in-1) |
| Form factor | Clamshell | Convertible (Folder) |
| Product colour | Black | |
| Depth | 267.6 mm | 215 mm |
| Width | 381.4 mm | 315 mm |
| Height | 25.6 mm | 15.7 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.47 kg |
| Release Date | 2019-02-11 | |
| Battery Information | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0636-BLK | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Battery cells | | 2 |
| Battery capacity | 40 Wh | 5450 mAh |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Battery voltage | 14.8 V | |
| Battery weight | 260 g | |
| Battery recharge time | 4 h | |
| Number of battery cells | 4 | |
