Dell Precision 7680 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Precision 7680 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL). 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 7680 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 7680 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

robust build quality

extensive connectivity options

scalable memory and storage

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

useful security features

mediocre display brightness

limited GPU power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 7680 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
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85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
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72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 7680 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.834 cm x 2.32 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 142 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 85° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13850HX / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 20-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 30 MB 18 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor CAMM SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.3 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, 74.9 degrees, 70 degrees (IR camera) Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
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, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Wireless Bluetooth, 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
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Slots 3 x M.2 Card (2 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 7680 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor, brightness sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint - 270 kg carbon emissions (EU)
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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