Dell Precision 3581 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3581 and Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB). 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 3581 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3581 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

expandable memory options

reliable build quality

good thermal management

decent port selection

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

standard display quality

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB) 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

moderate battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3581 and Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3581 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.47 cm 41.6 cm x 28.1 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 1.795 kg 3.4 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - 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
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72%
Colour Support 16.7 million colours -
Features Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch, True 8-bit Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
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 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 3
STORAGE Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A1000 NVIDIA Quadro P600 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 degrees, 86.6 degrees (IR camera) IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360 -
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 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2), WWAN aerial -
BATTERY Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 230 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
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 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
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)
3 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 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
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, 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 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
Carbon Footprint 343 kg carbon emissions -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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