Dell Latitude 5520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250

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 X250. 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 X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5520 and Lenovo ThinkPad X250
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 1.987 cm 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.5"
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 16:9
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, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500
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 Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
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
USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
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 1.2) Security Chip
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 ExpressCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards FIPS 201 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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