Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

Dell Latitude 7490 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 7490 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent battery life

comfortable keyboard

good security features

fast processor

average display quality

no dedicated GPU

limited storage options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Dell Latitude 7490
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Dell Latitude 7490 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm 33.1 cm x 22.09 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.4 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Support 16.7 million colours -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC269Q Realtek ALC3246
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude 7490
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Noise reduction, ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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