Dell Precision 7540 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 7540 and Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB). 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 7540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 7540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processing capabilities

robust build quality

excellent graphics performance

expandable memory options

wide range of ports

heavy and bulky

expensive base model

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 7540 and Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 7540 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.76 cm x 25.13 cm x 2.997 cm 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm
Weight 2.52 kg 1.99 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 0.179 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Dell Precision 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T1000 NVIDIA Quadro P500 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, 86.7 degrees ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM Intel I219-V
BATTERY Dell Precision 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 13.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
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) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 7540 Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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, noise reducing microphone Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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