Dell Precision 7770 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 7770 and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU). 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.

Dell Precision 7770 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 7770 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

scalable memory and storage

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

extensive connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 7770 and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 7770 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 26.502 cm x 2.67 cm 41.544 cm x 28.081 cm x 3.245 cm
Weight 3.02 kg 3.564 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (top), polyamide (bottom), glass-fibre (top)
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3" - 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 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 99% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.198 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12850HX / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 16-core 8-core
Cache 25 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel WM590
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 32 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 128 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 - 4
Empty Slots - 3
STORAGE Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A3000 NVIDIA T1200 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features 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 Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-VD Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM Intel I225-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 93 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.3 A 170 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Slots 4 x M.2 Card (3 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (2 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 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 (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 7770 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall 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, 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
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2 RoHS, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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