Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Dell Latitude E6540

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

Our Rating: 72 %

Dell Latitude E6540
Dell Latitude E6540

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Dell Latitude E6540. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Dell Latitude E6540
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Dell Latitude E6540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6540
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm 37.9 cm x 25.05 cm x 3.34 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.56 kg
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6540
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 E6540
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache L3 - 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel QM87
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6540
RAM 4 GB 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD -
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6540
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 -
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC269Q -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6540
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6540
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 60 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6540
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6540
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, DualPoint
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6540
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
4 x USB 3.0
VGA
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6540
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Dell Latitude E6540
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), microphone with echo and noise-cancellation, ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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