Dell Vostro 3500 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Vostro 3500 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH). 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good battery life

fast ssd storage

heavier than competitors

limited color options

noisy under load

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Vostro 3500 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 3500 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.5 cm x 25 cm x 3.2 cm 35.6 cm x 25.35 cm x 1.75 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Silver Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
CPU Intel Core i3 350M / 2.26 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM57 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
RAM 3 GB (1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1066 MHz / PC3-10600 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 7200 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 2 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
LAN
FireWire
Microphone input
Headphone output
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 8 in 1 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Works 9.0 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 3500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Bronze -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - on-site - response time: next business day Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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