Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)

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In depth comparison and review of Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145). 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.

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 S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

simple aesthetic

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.446 cm x 25.4 cm x 3.113 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.65 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Platinum grey IMR
DISPLAY Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
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 S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Intel UHD Graphics 605
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, 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 S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
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 S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A 45 Watt
INPUT Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
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
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
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 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IGM 81MW
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