Dell Latitude 5520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude 5520
Dell Latitude 5520

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5520 and Lenovo ThinkPad T470. 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 5520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 5520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent battery life

good security features

comfortable keyboard

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier design

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T470 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

good security features

solid performance

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5520 and Lenovo ThinkPad T470
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 1.987 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.63 kg
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 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, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch -
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen)
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin DIMM 288-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 240 GB
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, RGB camera -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh -
Battery Life With Included Additional Battery - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Slots 1 x M.2 2280 (1 free)
1 x M.2 2230 (0 free)
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Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 3
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader 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 -
Compliant Standards FIPS 201 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years
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