Dell Latitude 5520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude 5520
Dell Latitude 5520

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5520 and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7). 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.

Dell Latitude 5520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 5520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent battery life

good security features

comfortable keyboard

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier design

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

reliable performance

solid battery life

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5520 and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 1.987 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45%
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 25 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, RGB camera ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.26 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Slots 1 x M.2 2280 (1 free)
1 x M.2 2230 (0 free)
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Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5520 Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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
Compliant Standards FIPS 201 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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