Dell Precision 3530 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 3530 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL). 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 3530 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3530 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

excellent security features

expandable memory slots

decent battery life

heavy and bulky

mediocre display quality

noisy under load

limited color options

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

advanced security features

heavy design

limited graphics power

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3530 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3530 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 25.07 cm x 2.43 cm 36.198 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 2.03 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, PremierColor technology, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 9 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P600 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74 degrees Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3246-CG Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Wave MAXXAudio Pro High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
VGA
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, Memory Stick XC, SDXC UHS-II Card, SDXC UHS Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG) -
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3530 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 Microphone with noise-cancellation Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years -
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