Dell Precision 5480 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 5480 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9). 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 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 P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

reliable security features

heavy chassis

average battery life

limited color accuracy

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 5480 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5480 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.06 cm x 21.035 cm x 1.109 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 2.226 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
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 45% 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, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 6000 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 6000 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
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 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A1000 NVIDIA T600 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
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 Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
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 ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 68 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
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 P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 4 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 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 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
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 Discrete 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards TCG Certified, FIPS 140-3 RoHS, TCG Certified
Carbon Footprint 390 kg carbon emissions -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
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