Dell Latitude 9520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Latitude 9520 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC). 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 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 X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 9520 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 9520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.02 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.484 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Grey Deep black paint
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Screen Size (Type) 15" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 147 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
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, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 18 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
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 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, RGB camera, 78 degrees, SafeShutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, quad array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC714-CG Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Waves MaxxAudio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Smart Amp 360° far-field microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 49 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 24.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
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, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C 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
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, microphone with noise-cancellation Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, halogen-free, FIPS 201, BFR-free, PVC-free RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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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