Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. Dell Vostro 5401

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell XPS 15 9520 and Dell Vostro 5401. 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 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 Vostro 5401 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5401 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

robust build quality

decent processor performance

average display brightness

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 15 9520 and Dell Vostro 5401
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
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75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. Dell Vostro 5401 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Vostro 5401
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.014 cm x 1.854 cm 32.13 cm x 21.62 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.92 kg 1.41 kg
Colour Silver Grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Vostro 5401
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 145 157
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 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, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 0.161 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Vostro 5401
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Vostro 5401
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 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 Vostro 5401
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Vostro 5401
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
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 Privacy shutter, 74.9 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Vostro 5401
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Dell Wireless 1820
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Vostro 5401
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Vostro 5401
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Vostro 5401
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Vostro 5401
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
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Vostro 5401
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (12 months subscription), Dell Mobile Connect
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 15 9520 Dell Vostro 5401
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ExpressCharge
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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