Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell XPS 17 9710 and Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Dell XPS 17 9710 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 17 9710 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive 4k display

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

good battery life

excellent sound quality

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

no HDMI port

limited port selection

Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor speed

solid state drive storage

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

mediocre display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9710 and Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 36.27 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Platinum silver with black interior Mineral grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 133 -
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, Eyesafe technology, 0.1908 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H AMD A6 9220 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R4
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 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 ALC711-CG -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Atheros NFA435
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 2.0 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.0
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 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington mini 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
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
ENERGY STAR Certified 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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