Dell Precision 5480 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 5480 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6). 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 P16 Gen 1 (21D6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited color accuracy

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 5480 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5480 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.06 cm x 21.035 cm x 1.109 cm 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 2.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Grey Storm grey (top), thunder black (bottom)
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 161 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 35 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, narrow bezel bent, 0.1578 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12600HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 18 MB
Chipset - Intel WM690
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Enterprise
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 128 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 - 4
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
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 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A1000 NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 400 (infrared) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.25 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees Privacy shutter, 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 ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 94 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 170 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
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 P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (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 (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 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
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 nano 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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards TCG Certified, FIPS 140-3 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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