Dell Latitude 9520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 9520 and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7). 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 9520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 9520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

responsive touch screen

lightweight design

strong build quality

advanced security features

high price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard layout

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 9520 and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 9520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.02 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.484 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.07 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Screen Size (Type) 15" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 147 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.172 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel WM590
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, RGB camera, 78 degrees, SafeShutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC714-CG Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Waves MaxxAudio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 49 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 135 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (0 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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, microphone with noise-cancellation Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, halogen-free, FIPS 201, BFR-free, PVC-free RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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