Dell Vostro 16 5635 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Vostro 16 5635 and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5). 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 Vostro 16 5635 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 16 5635 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient AMD processor

affordable price point

generous port selection

crisp FHD display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

heavier design

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

versatile connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

heavier design

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Vostro 16 5635 and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 16 5635 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.678 cm x 25.19 cm x 1.795 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Titan grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Dell ComfortView, Wide Viewing Angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, RGB camera, 82 degrees Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
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 ALC3254 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller MediaTek MT7922 - M.2 2230 AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (12 months subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 16 5635 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 ExpressCharge Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Carbon Footprint 383 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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