Dell XPS 13 9300 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell XPS 13 9300 and Lenovo ThinkPad L520. 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 XPS 13 9300 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 13 9300 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning infinityedge display

compact, lightweight design

powerful intel performance

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 13 9300 and Lenovo ThinkPad L520
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 13 9300 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.565 cm x 19.868 cm x 0.958 cm 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm
Weight 1.307 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Screen Size (Type) 13.4" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 169.3 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Support - 16.7 million colours
Features Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.15 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz -
Rated Speed 3733 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 320 GB HDD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, RGB camera, 77.7 degrees -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 3G upgradable
BATTERY Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A -
INPUT Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 13 9300 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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