Choose ThinkPad E580 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7 8550U 1.8GHz (vs Intel Core i7-6820HQ)
- GPU Model at AMD Radeon RX 550 (vs NVIDIA Quadro M1200)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare ThinkPad E580 vs Precision 5520
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkPad E580 and Precision 5520 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ThinkPad E580 | Precision 5520 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | Dell |
| Product Family | ThinkPad | Dell Precision |
| Model | ThinkPad E580 | Precision 5520 |
| Model Number | ThinkPad E580 | Precision 5520 |
| Launch Year | 2018 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Mainstream | Mobile Workstation |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i7 8550U 1.8GHz | Intel Core i7-6820HQ |
| Processor Generation | 8th Gen | 6th Gen (Skylake) |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | Skylake-H |
| CPU Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 8 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | — | 45 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | Intel vPro supported on eligible business systems |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon RX 550 | NVIDIA Quadro M1200 |
| GPU Architecture | — | Maxwell |
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | — | 45 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 1150 MHz |
| Maximum External Displays | — | 4 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz via HDMI | 5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MT/s | 2133 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 | Dual-channel capable |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | SATA III / PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2280 + 2.5-inch | M.2 + optional 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | Yes | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | SD 4.0 |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LED-backlit LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit |
| Contrast Ratio | 600:1 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | — | 160° degree |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2 W | — |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Advanced Audio | Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-array microphone | Digital-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Spill-resistant 6-row keyboard | Full-size island-style keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | — |
| Spill-Resistant Keyboard | — | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | ThinkPad Mylar touchpad | Multi-touch precision touchpad |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar | — |
| Pointing Stick | Yes | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Dual-band | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel dual-band wireless |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 GbE | Not present |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1; 1x USB 2.0 | USB 3.x Type-A |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 / Power Delivery / DisplayPort | USB 3.x Type-C; DisplayPort Alt Mode where supported |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4b | HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort via USB-C | Mini DisplayPort / USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1x M.2 storage slot | 1 M.2 storage slot(s) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 45 Wh | 56 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 3 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-polymer | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | 13 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | MobileMark 2014 | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 80 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 60 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | 130 W |
| Power Connector | USB-C | Barrel power connector |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 369 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 252 mm | 235 mm |
| Thickness | 19.95 mm | 17 mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 2 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum / PC-ABS | Aluminum; carbon fiber |
| Lid Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Base Material | PC/ABS | Carbon fiber composite |
| Hinge Opening Angle | — | 135 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810G tested | Business-platform durability testing; no blanket MIL-STD claim |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | dTPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | Dell business BIOS/UEFI manageability |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | Dell BIOS recovery and management features |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR 6.1 | Not claimed |
| EPEAT | Gold | Not claimed |
| TCO Certified | — | Not claimed |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | — | Not claimed |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | Mail-in or depot limited warranty | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose Precision 5520 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7-6820HQ (vs Intel Core i7 8550U 1.8GHz)
- GPU Model at NVIDIA Quadro M1200 (vs AMD Radeon RX 550)
What is the difference between ThinkPad E580 and Precision 5520?
ThinkPad E580 and Precision 5520 share specifications such as Installed Memory (8 GB), Storage Capacity (256 GB), Display Size (15.6 inch), Display Resolution (1920 x 1080).
The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkPad E580: Intel Core i7 8550U 1.8GHz, Precision 5520: Intel Core i7-6820HQ); GPU Model (ThinkPad E580: AMD Radeon RX 550, Precision 5520: NVIDIA Quadro M1200).
ThinkPad E580 may suit users who need its differing values, while Precision 5520 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.