Dell Inspiron 5593 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Inspiron 5593
Dell Inspiron 5593

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Inspiron 5593 and Lenovo ThinkPad L520. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Dell Inspiron 5593 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 5593 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent processor performance

sufficient storage capacity

good connectivity options

average battery life

mediocre display quality

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Inspiron 5593 and Lenovo ThinkPad L520
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Inspiron 5593 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Inspiron 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.396 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.99 cm 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm
Weight 2.05 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY Dell Inspiron 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 142 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Colour Support - 16.7 million colours
Features Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch, ±40° horizontal viewing angle, +10/-30 vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Inspiron 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Dell Inspiron 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Inspiron 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 320 GB HDD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Inspiron 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX230 Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory Allocation Technology - Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, CMOS sensor, 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, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Inspiron 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 3G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Inspiron 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Inspiron 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V -
INPUT Dell Inspiron 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Inspiron 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
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 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Inspiron 5593 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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