Dell Precision 5680 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 5680 and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV). 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 P17 Gen 2 (20YV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

robust build quality

extensive connectivity options

ISV certifications

heavy and bulky

expensive base model

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 5680 and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
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85 % - Display
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83 % - Display
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75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5680 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.368 cm x 24.027 cm x 2.617 cm 41.544 cm x 28.081 cm x 3.245 cm
Weight 1.905 kg 3.564 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Titan grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 17.3" - IPS
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 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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11850H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel WM590
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
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 3200 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 P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
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 - Samsung
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
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) Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
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
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Wireless Bluetooth, NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 100 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
Battery Weight 363 g -
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
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 P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
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 P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Slots - 3 x M.2 Card (2 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-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
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
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, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified RoHS, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
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