Dell Vostro 3581 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L450

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Vostro 3581 and Lenovo ThinkPad L450. 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 Vostro 3581 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 3581 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent battery life

includes optical drive

solid build quality

suitable for basic tasks

average display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

basic design aesthetics

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance base

affordable price point

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Vostro 3581 and Lenovo ThinkPad L450
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 3581 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.27 cm 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ±40° horizontal viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD -
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3246 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Dell Wireless 1810 -
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A -
INPUT Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 Noise reducing microphone Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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