Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. Dell G15 (5511)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and Dell G15 (5511). 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 T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

reliable performance

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited color options

Dell G15 (5511) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G15 (5511) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong gaming performance

efficient thermal management

reasonable price point

robust build quality

upgradable memory options

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and Dell G15 (5511)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. Dell G15 (5511) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.79 cm 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 2.81 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 -
Colour - Dark shadow grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
RAM - 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Nahimic 3D audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BGS
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Dell G15 (5511)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
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