Dell Latitude 9520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude 9520 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 9520 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
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85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 9520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.02 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.484 cm 30.17 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Grey Deep black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Screen Size (Type) 15" 13.3" - IPS
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 300 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
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
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)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
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, 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 Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 49 Wh 54.7 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
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 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim 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 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, halogen-free, FIPS 201, BFR-free, PVC-free RoHS, Energy-using Products (EuP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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 - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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