Dell Latitude 3520 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 3520 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. 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 Latitude 3520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 3520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

decent performance

average display

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

sharp display resolution

lightweight design

strong processor performance

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

average storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 3520 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
76 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 3520 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 24.095 cm x 1.806 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.265 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Grey Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 201
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 25 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch PixelSense
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees, RGB camera Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H -
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Technology 4-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, trackpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 3520 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - 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 ExpressCharge -
Repairability Index - 4.1 (out of 10)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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