Dell Precision 7740 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Precision 7740 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6). 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 7740 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 7740 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

expandable memory options

robust build quality

excellent graphics capabilities

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

shorter battery life

limited portability

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive battery life

good thermal management

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 7740 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 7740 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.42 cm x 27.37 cm x 3.03 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 3.09 kg 1.783 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Black Storm grey | Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72%, 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features UltraSharp, anti-glare, Premium Panel Guarantee, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Dell Precision 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 NVIDIA Quadro T500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Precision 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
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 7740 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Smart card reader Discrete 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards ISO 14443 type A, FIPS 201 RoHS, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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