Dell Precision 3470 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3470 and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ). 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 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 P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

expandable memory and storage

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud fan noise

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3470 and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3470 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.36 cm 41.544 cm x 28.081 cm x 3.325 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 3.5 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
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% NTSC
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, Wide Viewing Angle, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10400H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 18 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel P28 Mobile Intel WM490
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 3
STORAGE Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T550 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
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 IR camera, 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 Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
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 P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 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-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
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 P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
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, fingerprint 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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