Dell Precision 3581 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3581 and Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ). 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 3581 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3581 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

expandable memory options

reliable build quality

good thermal management

decent port selection

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

standard display quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3581 and Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3581 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.47 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm
Weight 1.795 kg 2.55 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Grey -
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Colour Support 16.7 million colours -
Features Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch, True 8-bit -
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz -
Number of Cores 14-core -
Cache L3 - 24 MB -
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) -
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A1000 -
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) -
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 degrees, 86.6 degrees (IR camera) -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio 12.0, Realtek Waves -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Features Dual stream (2x2), WWAN aerial -
BATTERY Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V -
INPUT Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features 100-key Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (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
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian No operating system
Software Included Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3581 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Dockable - Yes
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 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0)
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 Single pointing, Dell ControlVault 3, ExpressChargeBoost Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Carbon Footprint 343 kg carbon emissions -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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