Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Dell Latitude E6430s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Our Rating: 72 %

Dell Latitude E6430s
Dell Latitude E6430s

Our Rating: 65 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Dell Latitude E6430s. 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.

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 E6430s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude E6430s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

effective cooling system

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

solid performance stability

heavier than competitors

outdated aesthetic design

average battery life

limited display resolution

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Dell Latitude E6430s
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Dell Latitude E6430s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm 33.5 cm x 22.33 cm x 3.09 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.7 kg
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Support 16.7 million colours -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3340M / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel QM77 Express
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD 120 GB SSD
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera Yes -
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec Realtek ALC269Q -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
1 x PCI Express Mini Card
2 x PCI Express Half Mini Card
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
LAN
Mini-HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6430s
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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