Dell Precision 5680 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 5680 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 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 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

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Difference between Dell Precision 5680 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5680 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.368 cm x 24.027 cm x 2.617 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 1.905 kg 2.74 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Titan grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 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) 142 -
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% DCI-P3 72% 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, Wide Viewing Angle, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5680 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 - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
RAM 32 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 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
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 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, 78 degrees, 78 degrees (IR camera) ThinkShutter camera privacy
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 ALC3286
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Wireless Bluetooth, NFC, 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 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 100 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.4 hours
Battery Weight 363 g -
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 165 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 / 28 V 170 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
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-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 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 5680 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 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20ST)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified RoHS
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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