Dell Inspiron 3501 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 3501 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

ample storage options

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier design

no USB-C port

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

sharp display resolution

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Inspiron 3501 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Inspiron 3501 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Inspiron 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.396 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 25.35 cm x 1.75 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Black accent Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY Dell Inspiron 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 100 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, ±40° horizontal viewing angle, +10/-30 vertical viewing angle, 0.25 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Dell Inspiron 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Inspiron 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Dell Inspiron 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Inspiron 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees, RGB camera Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR 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 Realtek ALC3204 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Inspiron 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Inspiron 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 45 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Inspiron 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Inspiron 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Inspiron 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
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 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Dell Mobile Connect Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Inspiron 3501 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 50 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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