Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Dell G15 (5511)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Dell G15 (5511). 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 ThinkPad T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

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 ThinkPad T480s and Dell G15 (5511)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Dell G15 (5511) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm
Weight - 2.81 kg
Colour - Dark shadow grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - 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 ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution - 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, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Nahimic 3D audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BGS
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Dell G15 (5511)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
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