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

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

full hd display

fast charging support

quiet cooling system

good value for money

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

modest base storage

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell G5 (15 5590) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G5 (15 5590) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.43 cm x 27.34 cm x 2.37 cm 32.3 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.84 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass
Colour Deep space black Mineral grey | Abyss blue | Copper
DISPLAY Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Narrow Border Display Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces 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)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G5 (15 5590) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware 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) -
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1 W/kg (body), 1 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IML 81NF
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