Dell Precision 7520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 7520 and Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 7520 and Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 7520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26.1 cm x 3.3 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9400H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 Mobile Intel CM246
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 2 3
STORAGE Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Pro WX 4130 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
BATTERY Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 170 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Interfaces Mini DisplayPort
LAN
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Dock
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 7520 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - response time: next business day Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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