Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
26.6Performance44
30.2Display38.3
21.3Battery46.7
66.3Portability43.5
3 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)5 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 wins this laptop face-off, 43.1 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and performance (+17). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 44
- 25% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 23% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.1 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 21
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+2% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 60 Wh+46% |
| Charging | 65 W | 135 W+108% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+23% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm+25% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 720p |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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