Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0). 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 ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive security features

good battery life

solid performance

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

noisy under load

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.446 cm x 25.4 cm x 3.113 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.65 kg 1.53 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% 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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial), McAfee (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W0)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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