Dell Precision 3570 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3570 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR). 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 3570 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3570 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

powerful processing capabilities

lightweight design

high-resolution display

advanced thermal management

premium price tag

limited color options

average battery life

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR) Review

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

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

reliable security features

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

moderate battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3570 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3570 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.215 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 2.87 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch, Low Blue Light technology Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11850H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel WM590
Platform Technology Intel vPro Essentials -
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 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 0 3
STORAGE Dell Precision 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
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 - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 480 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter, fixed focus
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 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
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
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Dell Precision 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 58 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Dell Precision 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
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 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
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 3570 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YR)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor -
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 security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2 RoHS, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
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