Dell Precision 5540 vs. Lenovo Legion Y545: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 5540 and Lenovo Legion Y545 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 5540 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5540 is better than Lenovo Legion Y545.
Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Dell Precision 5540 has a 34% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-9750HF inside Lenovo Legion Y545.
Dell Precision 5540 supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo Legion Y545. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Lenovo Legion Y545.
Dell Precision 5540 supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo Legion Y545. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Lenovo Legion Y545.
Dell Precision 5540 weighed 3.93 pounds, 23% lighter than the 5.1 pounds Lenovo Legion Y545.
Weight | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
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Pound | 3.93 lbs. | 5.1 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.78 kg | 2.31 kg |
Lenovo Legion Y545 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Lenovo Legion Y545 over Dell Precision 5540.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 5540 and Lenovo Legion Y545.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
Released | 2019 | 2019 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,339 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
Dimensions | 14.06 x 9.26 x 0.44 in (357 x 235 x 11.2 mm) Width: 14.06” (357 mm) Depth: 9.26” (235 mm) Height: 0.44” (11.2 mm) | 14.22” x 10.5” x 0.97” - 1.05” / 361.1 x 266.7 x 24.7 - 26.6 mm |
Weight | 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) | Starting at 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
Colors |
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Display | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
Wi-Fi |
| Wireless 802.11 AC (2 x 2)
Up to 867 Mbps, WiFi 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac. |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 4.2 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
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Power Supply | 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5VDC/6.67A. | 170W AC power adapter Lenovo proprietary charging port. |
Software | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 7.5 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
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| Front-facing camera Bottom-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps. |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | 1 Year Depot or Carry-in |
Key Features | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo Legion Y545 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Precision 5540, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2019. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro T2000 with 4GB GDDR5.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Legion Y545 was introduced by Lenovo around the same time in 2019. It comes with up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-9750HF with a boost clock speed up to 4.50 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Precision 5540 and Lenovo Legion Y545 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Dell Precision 5540 weighs 3.93 lbs. about 29% lighter than the 5.1 lbs. Lenovo Legion Y545. Moreover, measured at 14.06” x 9.26” x 0.44”, the Dell Precision 5540 is much more portable than the Lenovo Legion Y545 at 14.22” x 10.5” x 1.05”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Precision 5540 supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For Lenovo Legion Y545, it supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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