Dell Latitude 7640 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Latitude 7640 and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Dell Latitude 7640 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 7640 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight design

excellent connectivity options

higher price point

average battery life

limited color options

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 7640 and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 7640 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 25.042 cm x 1.95 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 1.837 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141.5 -
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 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 35 ms response rate, 85° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 0.17952 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1345U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel vPro Enterprise -
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 degrees, 86.6 degrees (IR camera) Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Wireless Bluetooth, NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2), WWAN aerial Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Mini LED backlit, 80-key Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 7640 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, hall sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader, contactless smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
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