Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) vs. Dell G15 (5511)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) and Dell G15 (5511). 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 X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

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 X13 Gen 2 (20XH) and Dell G15 (5511)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) vs. Dell G15 (5511) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 21.706 cm x 1.819 cm 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 2.81 kg
Case Material Magnesium (keyboard cover), aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) -
Colour Villi black Dark shadow grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle 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 X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus 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 ALC3287 Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Nahimic 3D audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV Realtek RTL8125BGS
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54.7 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
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 X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Dell G15 (5511)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password -
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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