Dell Precision 5520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 5520 and Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

average display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 5520 and Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.7 cm 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.99 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Silver Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features UltraSharp, anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6820HQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM236 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M1200 NVIDIA Quadro P500 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Miracast -
BATTERY Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 13.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
LAN (on supplied cable)
2 x USB 3.0 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition + Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - response time: next business day Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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