Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. Dell Latitude 3480

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell XPS 15 9520 and Dell Latitude 3480. 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 9520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 15 9520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful intel performance

solid build quality

good battery life

advanced thermal design

high base price

heavier than competitors

no full-size usb port

limited color options

Dell Latitude 3480 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 3480 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

solid security features

good connectivity options

mediocre display quality

average processing power

limited graphics performance

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 15 9520 and Dell Latitude 3480
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. Dell Latitude 3480 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.014 cm x 1.854 cm 33.74 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.333 cm
Weight 1.92 kg 1.76 kg
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, 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 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Intel HD Graphics 520
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 1280 x 720
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 78.5 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 Realtek ALC3246
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A
INPUT Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
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
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Latitude 3480
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards - FIPS 140-2
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
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