Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Dell G15 (5511)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Dell G15 (5511). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

simple user interface

mediocre battery life

average display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

Dell G15 (5511) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G15 (5511) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong gaming performance

efficient thermal management

reasonable price point

robust build quality

upgradable memory options

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Dell G15 (5511)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Dell G15 (5511) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 2.81 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Granite black IMR Dark shadow grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 1 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Nahimic 3D audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BGS
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5511)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
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 -
Model Number 15AST 81N3 -
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