Dell Vostro 3581 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Vostro 3581
Dell Vostro 3581

Our Rating: 67 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

In depth comparison and review of Dell Vostro 3581 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM). 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Vostro 3581 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 3581 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.27 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 12.5"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ±40° horizontal viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 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 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees Face tracking
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3246 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Dell Wireless 1810 M.2 Card
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I218-V
WWAN
Generation - WWAN
BATTERY Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 47 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A 45 Watt
INPUT Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
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 X240 (20AM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - French
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return
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