Dell Latitude 5500 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5500 and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1). 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 Latitude 5500 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 5500 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent battery life

comfortable keyboard

good security features

decent performance

heavy chassis

average display

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) 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

solid performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5500 and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5500 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 2.2 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.82 kg 1.61 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8665U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features 78.6 degrees, RGB camera IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, 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 ALC3204 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Wave MAXXAudio Pro High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM Intel I219-V
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5500 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 ExpressCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS
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 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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