Dell Precision 3580 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 3580 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Dell Precision 3580 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3580 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

reliable performance

decent battery life

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard comfort

advanced security features

high-resolution display

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3580 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3580 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.28 cm 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 1.613 kg 2.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Grey Storm grey (top), villi black (bottom)
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Colour Support 262,144 colours -
Features Anti-glare, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch, Low Blue Light technology, Dell ComfortView Plus, 6-bit Colour Depth Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming, 83.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 16-core
Cache 18 MB 30 MB
Chipset - Intel WM790
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 192 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 5200 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A500 NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 degrees Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
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 ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio 12.0, Realtek Waves Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Weight 220 g -
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 170 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 100-key Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 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 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), Dell Additional Softwares NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3580 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor -
Security Discrete 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 Single pointing, Dell ControlVault 3, ExpressChargeBoost Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, bottom cover tamper detection
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint 327 kg carbon emissions -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °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 - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
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