Dell Precision 5480 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 5480 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST). 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 5480 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 5480 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

compact and lightweight

high-resolution display

robust build quality

good thermal management

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST) 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 5480 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5480 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.06 cm x 21.035 cm x 1.109 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 2.74 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 161 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 35 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, narrow bezel bent, 0.1578 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 128 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 6000 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 6000 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 4
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A1000 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 400 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.25 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 400 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-VD Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
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 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Interfaces 4 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall 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 ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards TCG Certified, FIPS 140-3 RoHS
Carbon Footprint 390 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
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