Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Dell G15 (5520)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Dell G15 (5520). 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.

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 (5520) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G15 (5520) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

affordable price point

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Dell G15 (5520)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Dell G15 (5520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5520)
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 (5520)
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. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch, 13 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5520)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 1 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5520)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5520)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 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
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5520)
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 M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5520)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 9 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5520)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 19.5 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5520)
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 (5520)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
LAN
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 (5520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Dell G15 (5520)
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 Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 15AST 81N3 -
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