Dell Inspiron 15 3511 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV). 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 Inspiron 15 3511 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 15 3511 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

intuitive touchpad

average display quality

modest processor speed

limited graphics performance

fewer USB-C ports

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Inspiron 15 3511 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 23.556 cm x 1.89 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm
Weight 1.73 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Carbon black -
DISPLAY Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch -
PROCESSOR Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 6 MB -
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
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, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
BATTERY Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A 135 Watt
INPUT Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode No operating system
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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
SAR Value - 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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