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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Vostro 3520 and Legion 5 15AHP10 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Vostro 3520 | Legion 5 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | Lenovo |
| Product Family | Vostro | Legion |
| Model | Vostro 3520 | Legion 5 |
| Model Number | — | 15AHP10 |
| Part Number / SKU | — | 83M00002US |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2025 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Budget | Gaming |
| Color | — | Eclipse Black |
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 Home 64 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
| Processor Generation | 12th Gen | AMD Ryzen 200 Series |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU Cores | 10 cores | 8 cores |
| Performance Cores | 2 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 8 cores | — |
| CPU Threads | 12 threads | 16 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 8 MB |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 55 W | 54 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel vPro Essentials; Intel Standard Manageability | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | — | Yes |
| NPU Model | — | AMD Ryzen AI |
| NPU Performance | — | 16 TOPS |
| Platform AI Performance | — | 38 TOPS |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| GPU Architecture | — | Blackwell |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR7 |
| GPU TGP | — | 115 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 2497 MHz |
| MUX Switch | — | Yes |
| Maximum External Displays | — | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (8K@60Hz) |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | — | 5600 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SODIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual-channel capable |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe Gen4 |
| Storage Form Factor | — | M.2 2242 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 2 slots |
| Card Reader | Yes | — |
| Card Reader Formats | SD, SDHC, SDXC | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 15.1 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 2560 x 1600 |
| Resolution Class | — | WQXGA |
| Display Technology | — | OLED |
| Panel Type | — | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Display Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Peak HDR Brightness | — | 1000 nits |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | — | 100 % |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:10 |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Glossy |
| HDR Support | — | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR Certification | — | DisplayHDR True Black 600 |
| Dolby Vision | — | Yes |
| Viewing Angle | — | 89° / 89° / 89° / 89° degree |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | — | 90 % |
| Low Blue Light Certification | — | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | — | 5 MP |
| Camera Privacy Shutter | — | Yes |
| Camera Features | — | Fixed focus; E-shutter |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | Stereo Harman speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 W average per speaker W | 2 W x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | — | Nahimic Audio |
| Microphone Configuration | — | Dual-microphone array |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | — | 6-row gaming keyboard with multimedia Fn keys and numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | 24-zone |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key Travel | — | 1.6 mm |
| Copilot Key | — | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | — | Buttonless Mylar multi-touch Precision TouchPad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 115 x 80 mm | 120 x 75 mm |
| Touchpad Material | — | Mylar |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | — | 802.11be |
| Wi-Fi Bands | — | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WWAN | — | No |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | — | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | 3x USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On |
| USB Type-C Port Count | — | 2 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | — | 1x USB-C 10 Gbps with PD and DP 2.1; 1x USB4 40 Gbps with DP 1.4 |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| USB4 Speed | — | 40 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Output | — | DisplayPort 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | — |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2 M.2 slots: 1x M.2 2230 WLAN/Bluetooth; 1x M.2 2230/2280 SSD | 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | — | 80 Wh |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | — | 5.6 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | — | MobileMark 30 at 250 nits |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | — | 70 % |
| Fast Charge Time | — | 30 min |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | — |
| Power Connector | 4.5 mm barrel | Slim-tip power connector |
| USB-C Charging | — | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery Version | — | USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | — | 100 W |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | — | 344.9 mm |
| Depth | — | 255.35 mm |
| Thickness | — | 21.54 mm |
| Weight | — | 1.9 kg |
| Chassis Material | — | Aluminum lid; PC-ABS/talc base |
| Lid Material | — | Aluminum |
| Base Material | — | PC-ABS with 20% talc |
| Hinge Opening Angle | — | 180 degree |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive / BIOS Auto-Recovery | Self-healing BIOS |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0–35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10–90 % RH | 8 to 95 % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -40–65 °C | 5 to 43 °C |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Courier or carry-in |
Vostro 3520 and Legion 5 15AHP10 share specifications such as Launch Year (2025 year), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), CPU Architecture (x86-64).
The main differences: Processor Model (Vostro 3520: Intel Core i5-1235U, Legion 5 15AHP10: AMD Ryzen 7 260); GPU Model (Vostro 3520: Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible, Legion 5 15AHP10: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU); Installed Memory (Vostro 3520: 8 GB, Legion 5 15AHP10: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (Vostro 3520: 256 GB, Legion 5 15AHP10: 1024 GB).
Vostro 3520 may suit users who need its differing values, while Legion 5 15AHP10 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
