Dell Precision 3560 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Precision 3560 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK). 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 Precision 3560 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3560 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust security features

good battery life

eco-friendly materials

comfortable keyboard

average display quality

limited gaming performance

higher price point

no optical drive

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive thermal management

good battery life

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

limited GPU options

average display brightness

costlier than rivals

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3560 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
78 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3560 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.62 cm x 2.215 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.11 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Grey Villi black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
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, on-cell touch technology, DC dimming, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 18 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 7500 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 7500 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA RTX A500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features RGB camera Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
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
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 100 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
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 Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3560 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, bottom cover tamper detection
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201 RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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