Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) vs. Dell Vostro 16 5630

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) and Dell Vostro 16 5630. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Dell Vostro 16 5630 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 16 5630 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

full hd display

efficient thermal management

11th gen intel cpu

good battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

standard design

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) and Dell Vostro 16 5630
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) vs. Dell Vostro 16 5630 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.4 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm 35.678 cm x 25.19 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Dell ComfortView, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution - 2.03 Megapixel
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, RGB camera, 82 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, 2 array microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card
1 x M.2 Card
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - French Windows 11 Pro - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
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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