Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) vs. Dell Vostro 16 5635

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

Our Rating: 75 %

Dell Vostro 16 5635
Dell Vostro 16 5635

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) and Dell Vostro 16 5635. 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 5635 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 16 5635 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient AMD processor

affordable price point

generous port selection

crisp FHD display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

heavier design

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) and Dell Vostro 16 5635
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) vs. Dell Vostro 16 5635 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5635
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 Titan grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5635
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 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Dell ComfortView, Wide Viewing Angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5635
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5635
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5635
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 5635
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution - 2.07 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, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5635
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 MediaTek MT7922 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5635
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 5635
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 5635
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5635
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (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 5635
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - French Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (12 months subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Dell Vostro 16 5635
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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 ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Carbon Footprint - 383 kg carbon emissions (EU)
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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