Dell Latitude 3500 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude 3500 and Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Dell Latitude 3500 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 3500 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

good port selection

mediocre display quality

average performance

heavy design

no USB-C charging

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 3500 and Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 3500 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.866 cm x 25.52 cm x 1.8 cm 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 2.15 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.5"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, WideView, ±40° horizontal viewing angle, +10/-30 vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 86.7 degrees ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 60 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Slots - Nano-SIM card
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), Dell Precision Optimizer -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 3500 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge, noise reducing microphone Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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