Choose ThinkBook 16 if you need:
- Processor Model at Core Ultra 5 (vs Intel Core i7-7500U)
- Installed Memory at 16 GB (vs 12 GB)
- Display Size at 16 inch (vs 15.6 inch)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare ThinkBook 16 vs Inspiron 7579
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkBook 16 and Inspiron 7579 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ThinkBook 16 | Inspiron 7579 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | Dell |
| Product Family | ThinkBook | Dell Inspiron |
| Model | ThinkBook 16 | Inspiron 7579 |
| Model Number | ThinkBook 16 G7 IML | Inspiron 7579 |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Convertible 2-in-1 |
| Laptop Category | Business | 2-in-1 |
| Color | Arctic Grey | — |
| Operating System | — | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Core Ultra 5 | Intel Core i7-7500U |
| Processor Generation | Intel Core Ultra Series 1 | 7th Gen (Kaby Lake) |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | Kaby Lake |
| CPU Process Node | — | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | — | 2 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | — | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | — | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 0.5 MB |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| Processor Base Power | — | 15 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | — | 25 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | Intel AI Boost | — |
| NPU Performance | 11 TOPS | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| GPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Architecture | — | Intel Gen9.5 |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| GPU TGP | — | 15 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 1050 MHz |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 5120 x 2880 @ 60Hz | 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 2400 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 capable |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | SATA III / PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2242 | 2.5-inch or M.2 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | UHS-I |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 16 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | — | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LED-backlit LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | — | 220 nits |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Glossy |
| Viewing Angle | — | 160° degree |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 90 % | — |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | — | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Camera Privacy Shutter | Yes | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Stereo speakers, 2W x2 | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 W x 2 W | — |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Audio | Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling | Digital-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | 6-row keyboard | Full-size island-style keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Spill-Resistant Keyboard | Yes | — |
| Key Travel | 1.5 mm | — |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Precision TouchPad | Multi-touch precision touchpad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 120 x 75 mm | — |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | — | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | — | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | — | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel dual-band wireless |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 | Not present |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | USB 3.x Type-A |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 10 Gbps + Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps; USB PD; DisplayPort | — |
| USB4 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | Yes | — |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slots | 1 M.2 storage slot(s) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | — | 42 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 3 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Lithium-ion |
| Power Adapter | — | 65 W |
| Power Connector | — | Barrel power connector |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery 3.0 | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 356 mm | 380.9 mm |
| Depth | 253.5 mm | 253.1 mm |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm | 20.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 2.19 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom | Aluminum; plastic |
| Lid Material | Aluminium | Aluminum |
| Base Material | PC-ABS | Plastic |
| Hinge Opening Angle | — | 360 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810H | Not claimed |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | Consumer BIOS/UEFI management |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Yes | BIOS recovery supported |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer | — | Yes |
| Gyroscope | — | Yes |
| Hall Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | Not claimed |
| EPEAT | — | Not claimed |
| TCO Certified | TCO Certified 9.0 | Not claimed |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | 25% PCC battery enclosure; 50% PCC keycaps; 30% PCC speaker enclosure; 90% PCC 65W adapter | Not claimed |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5–35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 8–95 % RH | 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH |
| Storage Temperature | 5–43 °C | -20 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose Inspiron 7579 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7-7500U (vs Core Ultra 5)
- Installed Memory at 12 GB (vs 16 GB)
- Display Size at 15.6 inch (vs 16 inch)
What is the difference between ThinkBook 16 and Inspiron 7579?
ThinkBook 16 and Inspiron 7579 share specifications such as Storage Capacity (512 GB), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), Graphics Type (Integrated).
The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkBook 16: Core Ultra 5, Inspiron 7579: Intel Core i7-7500U); Installed Memory (ThinkBook 16: 16 GB, Inspiron 7579: 12 GB); Display Size (ThinkBook 16: 16 inch, Inspiron 7579: 15.6 inch).
ThinkBook 16 may suit users who need its differing values, while Inspiron 7579 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.