Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T530 and Dell Vostro 3525. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 37.34 cm x 24.38 cm x 3.56 cm | 35.85 cm x 23.56 cm x 1.9 cm |
Weight | 2.45 kg | 1.83 kg |
Case Material | Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic | Plastic |
Colour | - | Grey |
DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" - IPS |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
Screen Resolution | 1600 x 900 (HD+) | 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 | - |
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 T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 3.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | 6-core |
Cache | 3 MB | L3 - 16 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | - |
MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 16 GB | 16 GB |
RAM Type | DDR3 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | - | 3200 MHz |
Rated Speed | - | 3200 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 204-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
Empty Slots | - | 1 |
STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 120 GB SSD SATA | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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Optical Drive | DVD-Writer | - |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon Graphics |
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Camera | Yes - 720p | 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, stereo microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3202 | Realtek ALC3254 |
Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Wireless Controller | - | Realtek RTL8821CE - M.2 2230 |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | - | Realtek RTL8111H |
Features | - | Single stream (1x1) |
BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | - | 41 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 65 Watt | 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A |
INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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Type | Keyboard | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
Features | Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad | - |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.0 Mini DisplayPort 2 x USB 2.0 LAN Dock Headphone/microphone combo jack VGA PoweredUSB 2.0 |
HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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Memory Card Reader | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian |
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Software Included | - | Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (12 months subscription ) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad T530 | Dell Vostro 3525 |
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Dockable | Yes | - |
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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 | Administrator password, hard drive password | - |
Compliant Standards | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 | - |
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 | - |