Dell G15 (5520) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell G15 (5520) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Dell G15 (5520) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G15 (5520) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

affordable price point

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

affordable price point

adequate connectivity options

solid keyboard feel

average display quality

moderate battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell G15 (5520) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G15 (5520) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm 32.6 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.81 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Dark shadow grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch, 13 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features RGB camera Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
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
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hour(s) Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
Interfaces HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G15 (5520) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (20RV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.49 W/kg (body), 0.49 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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