Lenovo ThinkPad T470 vs. Dell G5 (15 5590)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470 and Dell G5 (15 5590). 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 ThinkPad T470 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T470 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

good security features

solid performance

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

Dell G5 (15 5590) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G5 (15 5590) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

robust build quality

good thermal management

decent battery life

heavy and bulky

moderate display brightness

limited port selection

loud fan noise

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T470 and Dell G5 (15 5590)
81 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 vs. Dell G5 (15 5590) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 36.43 cm x 27.34 cm x 2.37 cm
Weight 1.63 kg 2.84 kg
Colour Black Deep space black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor DIMM 288-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3254-CG
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 60 Wh
Battery Life With Included Additional Battery Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 19.5 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 3
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS Card) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Dell G5 (15 5590)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years -
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