| Processor | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Processor model | i3-4005U | i5-6200U |
| Processor series | Intel Core i3-4000 Mobile Series | Intel Core i5-6200 series |
| Processor socket | BGA 1168 | LGA 1356 (Socket B2) |
| Processor threads | 4 | 4 |
| Processor cores | 2 | 2 |
| Processor codename | Haswell | Skylake |
| Processor family | 4th gen Intel Core i3 | 6th gen Intel Core i5 |
| Processor frequency | 1.7 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Processor cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Processor boost frequency | | 2.8 GHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 15 W |
| Software | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Operating system installed | Windows 8.1 | Windows 10 Pro |
| Operating system architecture | | 64-bit |
| Display & Graphics | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display diagonal | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Panel type | | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum refresh rate | 60 Hz | |
| Pixel pitch | 0.252 x 0.252 mm | |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 2 GB | 1.74 GB |
| HD type | | Full HD |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | Yes |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 200 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Touchscreen | | No |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 950 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| Discrete graphics adapter | | No |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | | Not available |
| Number of displays supported | | 3 |
| On-board graphics adapter family | | Intel HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics adapter OpenGL | | 4.4 |
| Memory | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Internal memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | | 1 x 8 GB |
| Storage | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| HDD capacity | 500 GB | |
| HDD size | 2.5" | |
| Storage media | HDD | SSD |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 | |
| Total storage capacity | 500 GB | 256 GB |
| LightScribe | No | |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW | DVD Super Multi DL |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| SSD capacity | | 256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | | 1 |
| Network & Communication | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| 3G | No | No |
| 4G | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | 10, 100 Mbit/s | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Bluetooth version | | 4.1 |
| Interfaces/Ports | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack | |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes | Yes |
| DVI port | No | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | 1 |
| SmartCard slot | No | |
| USB 2.0 | 2 | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 1 | 4 |
| Headphone outputs | | 1 |
| DC-in jack | | Yes |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports | | 1 |
| Docking connector | | Yes |
| Microphone in | | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | | 1 |
| Input Devices | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes | |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Pointing device | Touchpad | Clickpad |
| Spill resistant keyboard | Yes | |
| Windows keys | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | | Yes |
| Keyboard number of keys | | 102 |
| Audio | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3234 | |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 2 W | |
| Speakers manufacturer | Waves | |
| Audio system | | DTS Studio Sound |
| Built-in Devices | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Front camera | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Power | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| AC adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current | 3.34 A | 2.37 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19.5 V | 19 V |
| AC adapter power | 65 W | |
| Security | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | Yes |
| Password protection | Yes | |
| Cable lock slot type | | Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader | | Yes |
| Design | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Brand | DELL | Toshiba |
| Family | Inspiron | Tecra |
| Series | 3000 | |
| Model name | 3542 | Z50-C-143 |
| Part Number | 3542-INS-0687-BLK | PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Product type | Notebook | Notebook |
| Form factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black | |
| Depth | 267.6 mm | 258 mm |
| Width | 381.4 mm | 379 mm |
| Height | 25.6 mm | 23.2 mm |
| Colour of product | | Metallic |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Release Date | 2019-02-11 | 2018-01-10 |
| Battery Information | DELL Inspiron 3542 3542-INS-0687-BLK | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Battery capacity | 40 Wh | |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery voltage | 14.8 V | |
| Battery weight | 260 g | |
| Battery recharge time | 4 h | |
| Battery life | | 8 h |
| Number of battery cells | 4 | 4 |
