Dell Precision 3580 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3580 and Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9). 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 3580 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3580 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

reliable performance

decent battery life

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3580 and Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3580 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.28 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 1.613 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Colour Support 262,144 colours -
Features Anti-glare, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch, Low Blue Light technology, Dell ComfortView Plus, 6-bit Colour Depth -
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz -
Number of Cores 12-core -
Cache 18 MB -
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 5200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 4
STORAGE Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A500 -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - Full HD -
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 degrees -
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 ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio 12.0, Realtek Waves -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Weight 220 g -
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 170 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 100-key Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro No operating system
Software Included Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), Dell Additional Softwares -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor -
Security Discrete 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 Single pointing, Dell ControlVault 3, ExpressChargeBoost Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Carbon Footprint 327 kg carbon emissions -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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