Dell XPS 15 9510 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

In depth comparison and review of Dell XPS 15 9510 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 XPS 15 9510 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 15 9510 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful intel performance

sleek aluminum design

impressive battery life

good port selection

higher price point

heavier than competitors

no full-size usb

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 15 9510 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 15 9510 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.8 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.04 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum silver with black interior -
DISPLAY Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.5"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 145 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, Eyesafe technology Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.3 degrees Face tracking
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I218-V
WWAN
Generation - WWAN
BATTERY Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 47 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 20 V, 4.5 A 45 Watt
INPUT Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - French
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 15 9510 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4a RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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