Dell Inspiron 5480 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Inspiron 5480 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.

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 5480 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
69 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Inspiron 5480 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Inspiron 5480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.43 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.91 cm 32.169 cm x 21.184 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.63 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Platinum silver Abyss blue | Cloud grey
DISPLAY Dell Inspiron 5480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
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, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 0.161 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Inspiron 5480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Inspiron 5480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Inspiron 5480 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)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Inspiron 5480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX150 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array 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 5480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Inspiron 5480 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 5480 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 5480 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 5480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Inspiron 5480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Inspiron 5480 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 15 months - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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