Dell Inspiron 3480 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Inspiron 3480 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD). 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 3480 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 3480 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good port selection

average battery life

dim display

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient intel processor

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

crisp full hd display

robust build quality

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

minimal port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Inspiron 3480 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
69 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Inspiron 3480 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 24.19 cm x 2.1 cm 32.169 cm x 21.184 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Black Abyss blue | Cloud grey
DISPLAY Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 111.94 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, 0.2265 mm pixel pitch, ±40° horizontal viewing angle, +10/-30 vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 2 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees Privacy shutter, fixed focus
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 Realtek ALC3204 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8106 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 56.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 9.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 100 Watt
INPUT Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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