Dell Precision 3470 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 3470 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ). 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 P15 Gen 2 (20YQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

moderate battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3470 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3470 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.36 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 2.87 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
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 100% sRGB
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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11500H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 6-core
Cache 18 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel P28 Intel WM590
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T550 NVIDIA T1200 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 87.6 degrees Privacy shutter
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 ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I225-LM
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 170 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
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 Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Slots - 3 x M.2 Card (2 free)
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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
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 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 Administrator password, power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201 RoHS, 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%
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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