Dell G7 (17 7790) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell G7 (17 7790)
Dell G7 (17 7790)

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Dell G7 (17 7790) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA). 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.

Dell G7 (17 7790) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G7 (17 7790) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build

efficient cooling system

good audio quality

attractive design

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive base model

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell G7 (17 7790) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G7 (17 7790) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.4 cm x 29.58 cm x 2.5 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 3.3 kg 1.64 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Abyss grey Black
DISPLAY Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" - 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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Low Blue Light technology Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
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 ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500v2 Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G7 (17 7790) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington 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-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.84 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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