Dell Precision 3470 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 3470 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME). 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 Precision 3470 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3470 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

reliable performance

good battery life

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

basic display quality

limited aesthetic appeal

costly for base model

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

robust build quality

excellent 4k display

advanced security features

good thermal management

high price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3470 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3470 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.36 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72%
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.161 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 6-core
Cache 18 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel P28 Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T550 NVIDIA Quadro P1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 87.6 degrees ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.87 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
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 (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201 RoHS
SAR Value - 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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