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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell G15 5520 stands out for its better performance in 3D, machine learning, and intensive gaming, thanks to its robust graphics card and processor. It also has a larger screen and a higher refresh rate, which is beneficial for gaming and multimedia. It is usually less expensive than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga. However, the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is more portable and lightweight, with a premium business design and features like a higher-resolution, touchscreen display, and a longer battery life. It's better suited for general use and mobility, especially for professionals who prioritize build quality and portability over gaming performance. Choose the Dell if performance at a lower price is your priority, or the Lenovo if portability and premium features matter more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
The Dell G15 5520 is favored for general use due to its higher performance CPU, ample RAM, and large storage, but it is less portable and has lower battery life than its counterpart. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while offering a higher-resolution touchscreen and better portability due to its light weight and compact design, sacrifices some performance with a lower-powered CPU and less storage but benefits from longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.0
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520, with its stronger CPU and dedicated Nvidia GPU, offers superior performance for demanding engineering tasks and design work that can utilize the graphical power, yet it's heavier and less portable. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a higher screen quality with better resolution and brightness, and it's significantly lighter and more portable, making it a more versatile choice for on-the-go professionals despite having a less powerful integrated graphics and CPU.
Content Creation
7.9
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for content creation, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Screen Quality
7.1
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell G15 5520 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga both offer panels with sufficient resolution and brightness, making text clear and colors vibrant for daily tasks like browsing and document editing. The screens on both laptops provide wide color gamuts, essential for precision in engineering and design work where color accuracy is critical. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less smooth visuals, which can detract from the immersive experience often desired in fast-paced games or fluid 3D simulations.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very good build quality, while the Dell G15 5520 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.5
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the Dell G15 5520 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell G15 5520 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell G15 5520
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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