Dell Precision 3470 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3470 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU). 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 Precision 3470 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3470 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

reliable performance

good battery life

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

basic display quality

limited aesthetic appeal

costly for base model

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

excellent keyboard comfort

good thermal management

heavyweight design

short battery life

limited storage capacity

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3470 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3470 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.36 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Grey Black weave
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.161 mm pixel pitch HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 6-core
Cache 18 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel P28 Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T550 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 87.6 degrees IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
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 (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3470 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader 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 ExpressCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201 RoHS
SAR Value - 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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