Dell Inspiron 14 Specifications

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Dimensions

Height31.52 mm to 34.68 mm (1.24 inches to 1.37 inches)
Width342.00 mm (13.46 inches)
Depth244.00 mm (9.61 inches)
Weight (with 6-cell battery)Configurable to less than 2.20 kg (4.85 lb)

NOTE: The weight of your laptop may vary depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.

System Information

Computer modelInspiron M4040/14-N4050/3420
ProcessorInspiron 14-N4050/3420
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium dual core
  • Intel Core i3 (2nd and 3rd generation)
  • Intel Core i5 (2nd and 3rd generation)
Inspiron M4040AMD E-Series
System chipsetInspiron 14-N4050: Intel HM67 Express Chipset
Inspiron 3420: Intel HM75 Express Chipset
Inspiron M4040: AMD A50

Memory

ConnectorsTwo internally-accessible DDR3 SODIMM sockets
Capacities2 GB and 4 GB
Minimum memory2 GB
Maximum memory8 GB
Memory type1333/1600 MHz DDR3 SODIMM

NOTE: The memory operates at 1066 MHz on Inspiron M4040.

Memory configurations supported2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB

Communications

Network adapter10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board
Wireless
  • WLAN b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 4.0 for Inspiron 3420
  • Bluetooth 3.0 for Inspiron 14-N4050/M4040

Ports and Connectors

Audio
  • One microphone-in port
  • One stereo headphones/speakers port
Mini-CardOne half mini-card slot
HDMIOne 19-pin port
Network adapterOne RJ45 port
USBThree 4-pin USB 2.0 ports
VGAOne 15-hole port

Audio

ControllerInspiron 14-N4050/M4040: IDT 92HD87B1
Inspiron 3420: Cirrus Logic C4213D
Speaker2 x 2 Watt
Internal microphoneSingle analog microphone
Volume controlsProgram menus and keyboard media-control keys

Video

Inspiron 14-N4050Controller: Integrated Intel HD graphics
Video memory: System shared memory
Inspiron 14-N4050/M4040Controller: Discrete AMD Radeon HD 7450M
Video memory: 512 MB/1024 MB
Inspiron 3420Controller: Discrete Nvidia GeForce GT 620M
Video memory: 1 GB

Storage

InterfaceSATA1/SATA2
Number of drivesOne
Dimension63.5 mm (2.5 inches)

AC Adapter

Type65 W/90 W
Input voltage100 VAC-240 VAC
Input current (maximum)1.50 A/1.60 A/1.70 A
Input frequency50 Hz-60 Hz
Output current (continuous)65 W: 3.34 A
90 W: 4.62 A
Output power65 W/90 W
Rated output voltage19.50 +/- 1 VDC
Temperature rangeOperating: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage: -40 °C to 70 °C (−40 °F to 158 °F)

Media-card reader

TypeOne 3-in-1 slot
Cards supported
  • Secure-digital (SD) memory card
  • Memory Stick
  • MultiMedia Card (MMC)

Backlit keyboard

Number of keys
  • 86 (U.S. and Canada)
  • 87 (Europe and Brazil)
  • 90 (Japan)

Touchpad

X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode)240 cpi
SizeHeight: 46.00 mm (1.81 inches) sensor-active area
Width: 90.00 mm (3.54 inches) sensor-active area

Battery

Type6-cell "smart" lithium ion
Height20.20 mm (0.80 inch)
Width208.36 mm (8.20 inches)
Depth56.52 mm (2.23 inches)
Weight0.33 kg (0.73 lb)
Voltage11.1 VDC
Charge time (approximate)4 hours (when the computer is turned off)
Operating timeBattery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and may reduce significantly under certain power-intensive conditions.
Coin-cell batteryCR-2032

Camera

Camera resolutionInspiron 14-N4050/M4040: 1.3 megapixel
Inspiron 3420: 1.0 megapixel
Video resolution (maximum)Inspiron 14-N4050/M4040: 640 x 480 at 30 fps
Inspiron 3420: 1280 x 720 at 30 fps (HD)

Display

Type14.0" HD WLED with TrueLife
Maximum resolution1366 x 768
DimensionsHeight: 192.50 mm (7.58 inches)
Width: 324.00 mm (12.76 inches)
Diagonal: 355.60 mm (14.00 inches)
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Operating angle: 0 degree (closed) to 140 degrees
Horizontal viewing angle: 40/40 degrees
Vertical viewing angle: 15/30 (H/L)
Pixel pitch0.23 mm x 0.23 mm
ControlsBrightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts.

Computer Environment

Temperature rangeOperating: 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
Storage: -40 °C to 65 °C (−40 °F to 149 °F)
Relative humidity (maximum)Operating: 10 % to 90 % (non-condensing)
Storage: 10 % to 95 % (non-condensing)
Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment)Operating: 0.66 GRMS
Storage: 1.3 GRMS
Maximum shock (Measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for operating. Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for storage)Operating: 110 G
Storage: 160 G
Altitude (maximum)Operating: −15.2 m to 3048 m (−50 ft to 10,000 ft)
Storage: −15.2 m to 10,668 m (−50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant levelG1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

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