Dell G3 (15 3590) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell G3 (15 3590) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell G3 (15 3590) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G3 (15 3590) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

solid build quality

decent battery life

good cooling system

adequate port selection

mediocre display quality

heavy and bulky

average speaker performance

slow HDD base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell G3 (15 3590) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G3 (15 3590) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.55 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.318 cm 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.34 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Eclipse black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.179 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, glass cover
PROCESSOR Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees, RGB 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 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
BATTERY Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G3 (15 3590) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IKB 81EV
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