Dell Precision 5680 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Precision 5680 and Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 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 5680 and Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5680 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.368 cm x 24.027 cm x 2.617 cm 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm
Weight 1.905 kg 1.99 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Titan grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
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
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6000 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 6000 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada NVIDIA Quadro P500 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 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 ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Wireless Bluetooth, NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 100 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 13.5 hours
Battery Weight 363 g -
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 165 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 / 28 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Haptic touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
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 3.1 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, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 5680 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
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 P52s (20LB)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C 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, 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 - carry-in
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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