Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L440

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell XPS 15 9520 and Lenovo ThinkPad L440. 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

Lenovo ThinkPad L440 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L440 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard layout

good battery life

solid security features

affordable price point

heavier design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

older model limitations

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 15 9520 and Lenovo ThinkPad L440
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L440 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.014 cm x 1.854 cm 34.4 cm x 23.9 cm x 3.425 cm
Weight 1.92 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY Dell XPS 15 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 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, 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 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Dell XPS 15 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 15 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 15 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Intel HD Graphics 4400
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 78.5 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, stereo microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 3G/4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell XPS 15 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 15 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A -
INPUT Dell XPS 15 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, TrackPoint
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
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
USB 3.0
3 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 15 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 15 9520 Lenovo ThinkPad L440
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)
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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