Dell Precision 5680 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 5680 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF). 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 5680 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 5680 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

robust build quality

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

higher price point

average battery life

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

useful security features

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

dim display brightness

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 5680 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5680 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.368 cm x 24.027 cm x 2.617 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.905 kg 1.34 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Titan grey Villi black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 142 -
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% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 30 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, 0.18 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 18 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 6000 MHz 7500 MHz
Rated Speed 6000 MHz 7500 MHz
STORAGE Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB 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 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada NVIDIA RTX A500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, 78 degrees, 78 degrees (IR camera) Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360 -
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
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Wireless Bluetooth, NFC, 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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 100 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Weight 363 g -
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 165 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 / 28 V 100 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Haptic touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
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 - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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