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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Inspiron 14 vs Legion Y720-15IKB⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Inspiron 14 and Legion Y720-15IKB within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Dell Inspiron 14⁩

⁦Inspiron 14⁩

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB⁩

⁦Legion Y720-15IKB⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Inspiron 14⁩ ⁦Legion Y720-15IKB⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Dell Lenovo
Product Family Inspiron Legion
Model ⁦Inspiron 14⁩ ⁦Legion Y720-15IKB⁩
Model Number ⁦Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Mainstream Gaming
Operating System ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core Ultra 7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦4 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦8 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.8 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.8 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦6 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦45 W⁩
AI / NPU
NPU Yes
NPU Model Intel AI Boost
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Discrete
GPU Manufacturer Intel NVIDIA
GPU Model ⁦Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060⁩
GPU Architecture Pascal
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦6 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory ⁦GDDR5⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via DisplayPort; 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via HDMI⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦16 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2400 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes
Memory Channels Dual
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦1024 GB⁩ ⁦512 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 3.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2 + 2.5-inch⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦2 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦2 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩
2.5-inch Drive Bay Yes
RAID Support
Display
Display Size ⁦15.6 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS
Display Brightness ⁦250 nits⁩
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 x 2W speakers + 3W subwoofer⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 + 3 W⁩
Audio Technology Dolby Atmos, JBL
Microphone Configuration Dual-array microphone
Audio Jack Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦6-row keyboard⁩
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Numeric Keypad Yes
Touchpad Type One-piece touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Dual-band
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩
Bluetooth Version 4.1
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 GbE⁩
WWAN No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦3x USB 3.0⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦1x USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 / DisplayPort / HDMI⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 3⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version 2
DisplayPort Output ⁦DisplayPort 1.2 and via USB-C⁩
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No
Security Lock Slot Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1x M.2 storage slot⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦60 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦4 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer
Battery Life ⁦5 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method Lenovo internal estimate
Power Adapter ⁦170 W⁩
Power Connector Barrel (round-tip)
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦380 mm⁩
Depth ⁦277 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦29 mm⁩
Weight ⁦3.2 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum
Lid Material Aluminum
Base Material Aluminum
Security & Manageability
TPM
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Enterprise Manageability
Smart Card Support No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Silver
RoHS Compliance Yes

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Inspiron 14 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦1024 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Choose Legion Y720-15IKB if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦1024 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between Inspiron 14 and Legion Y720-15IKB depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Installed Memory (⁦16 GB⁩) and Form Factor (Clamshell). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between Inspiron 14 and Legion Y720-15IKB?

Inspiron 14 and Legion Y720-15IKB share specifications such as Installed Memory (⁦16 GB⁩), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), Processor Manufacturer (Intel).

The main differences: Processor Model (Inspiron 14: ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩, Legion Y720-15IKB: ⁦Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz⁩); Storage Capacity (Inspiron 14: ⁦1024 GB⁩, Legion Y720-15IKB: ⁦512 GB⁩).

Inspiron 14 may suit users who need its differing values, while Legion Y720-15IKB benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.