Dell Inspiron 3480 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Inspiron 3480 and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6). 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 S145-14IIL (81W6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited battery life

modest graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Inspiron 3480 and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Inspiron 3480 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 24.19 cm x 2.1 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Platinum grey | Granite black
DISPLAY Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (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 220 cd/m²
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 S145-14IIL (81W6)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees Fixed focus
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8106 -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
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 S145-14IIL (81W6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Inspiron 3480 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Included Accessories Power adapter Wall mount 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, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Carbon Footprint - 293 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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