Dell Inspiron 7590 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Inspiron 7590 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). 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 7590 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 7590 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

average battery life

no optical drive

limited port selection

higher price range

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Inspiron 7590 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
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75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Inspiron 7590 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 23.88 cm x 1.99 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Abyss black Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74.9 degrees, RGB camera Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
BATTERY Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Inspiron 7590 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
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