Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG). 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 G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

affordable gaming option

robust thermal management

expandable storage options

decent battery life

heavy build

dim display brightness

basic audio quality

no Thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient multitasking capabilities

solid build quality

responsive fingerprint sensor

good value pricing

adequate port selection

average battery life

dim display brightness

mediocre speaker quality

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
80 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 27.21 cm x 2.49 cm 31.35 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.81 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Grey Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 120 Hz refresh rate, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees, RGB camera Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3D audio Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.17 hours -
AC ADAPTER Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 15 months Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Other Comparisons with Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: