Dell Precision 5680 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 5680 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA). 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 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 P16 Gen 2 (21FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard comfort

advanced security features

high-resolution display

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 5680 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5680 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.368 cm x 24.027 cm x 2.617 cm 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 1.905 kg 2.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Titan grey Storm grey (top), villi black (bottom)
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 142 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
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, Low Blue Light technology, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming, 83.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 16-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 30 MB
Chipset - Intel WM790
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 192 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 6000 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 6000 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 4
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
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
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 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 - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, 78 degrees, 78 degrees (IR camera) Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
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 ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
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
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 100 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Weight 363 g -
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 165 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 / 28 V 170 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
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 P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
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 P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
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 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, bottom cover tamper detection
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 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 - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
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