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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 LOQ 15 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Vostro 3520 | LOQ 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | Lenovo |
| Product Family | Vostro | LOQ |
| Model | Vostro 3520 | LOQ 15IRX9 |
| Model Number | — | 15IRX9 |
| Part Number / SKU | — | 83DV00FYUS |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2025 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Budget | Gaming |
| Color | — | Luna Grey |
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 Home |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Core i5-13450HX |
| Processor Generation | 12th Gen | 13th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| CPU Cores | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| Performance Cores | 2 cores | 6 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 8 cores | 4 cores |
| CPU Threads | 12 threads | 16 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 20 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 55 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 55 W | 157 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel vPro Essentials; Intel Standard Manageability | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| GPU Architecture | — | Ada Lovelace |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR6 |
| GPU TGP | — | 105 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 2370 MHz |
| MUX Switch | — | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | — | Yes |
| Maximum External Displays | — | 2 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | 4K @ 60Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | — | 4800 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | — | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe 4.0 |
| 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 | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | — | FHD |
| Display Technology | — | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | — | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | — | Yes |
| Display Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| sRGB Color Gamut | — | 100 % |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 1000:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| Viewing Angle | — | 85° / 85° / 85° / 85° degree |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | — | 88 % |
| Low Blue Light Certification | — | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (software) |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | — | 720p HD |
| Camera Privacy Shutter | — | Yes |
| Camera Features | — | Fixed focus; electronic privacy shutter |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | 2 x speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 W average per speaker W | 2 x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | — | Nahimic |
| Microphone Configuration | — | Dual microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | — | 6-row multimedia keyboard with numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key Travel | — | 1.5 mm |
| Touchpad Type | — | Precision TouchPad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 115 x 80 mm | 120 x 75 mm |
| Touchpad Material | — | Mylar |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | — | IEEE 802.11ax |
| Wi-Fi Bands | — | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.1 or above |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| WWAN | — | No |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | — | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) |
| USB Type-C Port Count | — | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | — | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, 140W Power Delivery |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Output | — | DisplayPort 1.4 via 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 | 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slots |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | — | 60 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 4 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Li-ion |
| Battery Life | — | 5.6 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | — | Local 1080p video playback at 150 nits |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | — | 80 % |
| Fast Charge Time | — | 30 min |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | 170 W |
| Power Connector | 4.5 mm barrel | DC-in |
| USB-C Charging | — | Yes |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | — | 140 W |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | — | 359.86 mm |
| Depth | — | 258.7 mm |
| Thickness | — | 23.9 mm |
| Weight | — | 2.38 kg |
| Chassis Material | — | PC-ABS |
| Lid Material | — | PC-ABS |
| Base Material | — | PC-ABS |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| 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 | 5–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10–90 % RH | 8–95 % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -40–65 °C | 5–43 °C |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Courier or Carry-in |
Vostro 3520 and LOQ 15 share specifications such as Display Size (15.6 inch), Launch Year (2025 year), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit).
The main differences: Processor Model (Vostro 3520: Intel Core i5-1235U, LOQ 15: Intel Core i5-13450HX); GPU Model (Vostro 3520: Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible, LOQ 15: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU); Installed Memory (Vostro 3520: 8 GB, LOQ 15: 12 GB); Storage Capacity (Vostro 3520: 256 GB, LOQ 15: 512 GB).
Vostro 3520 may suit users who need its differing values, while LOQ 15 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
