Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU). 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 G5 (15 5500) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

adequate thermal management

reasonable price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

modest speaker quality

limited port selection

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

simple design

suitable for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
46 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.446 cm x 25.4 cm x 3.113 cm 32.71 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.65 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Flame orange | Platinum grey | Ice blue
DISPLAY Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A 45 Watt
INPUT Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (PowerShare)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial), McAfee (30 days trial) Microsoft Office 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
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, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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 - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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