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Dell Precision 5690 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2: Comparison
What is the difference between Dell Precision 5690 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2?
On refresh rate the spread is 83%, Dell Precision 5690 60 Hz against Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 360 Hz, so Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 takes it. Vram runs the same way, 12 GB on the Dell Precision 5690 versus 16 GB on the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2, another win for Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2.
Dell Precision 5690 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2: which one fits your build
The Dell Precision 5690 suits CAD/ISV-certified workflows in a thin chassis and high-res color-critical work, though it is not the pick for RAM upgraders. Buy the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 for color-critical creative work at high refresh and buyers who want RAM/storage headroom, though it is the wrong buy for portability-focused buyers. Our rating of the Dell Precision 5690 (7.5/10): the Precision 5690 is a 16-inch mobile workstation with a Core Ultra 7 165H, 32GB of LPDDR5X and a 3840 x 2400 IPS panel rated at 500 nits. A 99.5Wh battery, Thunderbolt 4 and WiFi 7 suit CAD and ISV-certified workflows plus color-critical work in a slim body. The 32GB is soldered and the display is 60Hz. At 2.17 kg it is not light. Confirm the exact graphics card for your software before buying.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Region sold, laptop class, release year, operating system and cpu brand read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 14 further specifications as well.
Read the full breakdown: Laptops for 3D Rendering and Animation: Only 1 in 10 Has Enough VRAM
Do the Dell Precision 5690 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads dell-precision-5690 on the Dell Precision 5690 versus lenovo-thinkpad-p16-gen2 on the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2.
Is the Sustained Power Source the same on the Dell Precision 5690 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2?
It is. Both are listed at Not Measured, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Dell Precision 5690
- Dell
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- Lenovo
Series
- Dell Precision 5690
- Precision 5690
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- ThinkPad P16
Series ID
- Dell Precision 5690
- dell-precision-5690
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- lenovo-thinkpad-p16-gen2
SKU Name
- Dell Precision 5690
- Precision 5690 (Ultra 7 165H, RTX 3500 Ada, 32GB, 1TB)
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (i9-13980HX, RTX 5000 Ada, 64GB, 1TB)
Chassis Code
- Dell Precision 5690
- 5690
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 21FA/21FB
Region Sold
- Dell Precision 5690
- Global
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- Global
Laptop Class
- Dell Precision 5690
- Mobile Workstation
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- Mobile Workstation
Release Year
- Dell Precision 5690
- 2024
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 2024
Operating System
- Dell Precision 5690
- Windows 11 Pro
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- Windows 11 Pro
Weight
- Dell Precision 5690
- 2.17 kgBest
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 2.95 kg
CPU Brand
- Dell Precision 5690
- Intel
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- Intel
CPU Model
- Dell Precision 5690
- Core Ultra 7 165H
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- Core i9-13980HX
CPU Cores
- Dell Precision 5690
- 16
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 24Best
Sustained Power Source
- Dell Precision 5690
- Not Measured
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- Not Measured
GPU Brand
- Dell Precision 5690
- NVIDIA
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- Dell Precision 5690
- RTX 3500 Ada Laptop GPU
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- RTX 5000 Ada Laptop GPU
VRAM
- Dell Precision 5690
- 12 GB-25%
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 16 GB
Graphics Switching
- Dell Precision 5690
- MUX Switch
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- MUX Switch
RAM Capacity
- Dell Precision 5690
- 32 GB
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 64 GBBest
RAM Type
- Dell Precision 5690
- LPDDR5X
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- DDR5
RAM Speed
- Dell Precision 5690
- 7467 MT/sBest
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 5600 MT/s
Memory Form Factor
- Dell Precision 5690
- Soldered
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- Dell Precision 5690
- Yes
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- No
Max RAM Supported
- Dell Precision 5690
- 64 GB
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 192 GB
RAM Slots
- Dell Precision 5690
- 0
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 4
RAM Slots Free
- Dell Precision 5690
- 0
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 2
Storage Slots
- Dell Precision 5690
- 2
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- Dell Precision 5690
- 1
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- Dell Precision 5690
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- Dell Precision 5690
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- Dell Precision 5690
- No
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- No
Storage Capacity
- Dell Precision 5690
- 1000 GB
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 1000 GB
Storage Type
- Dell Precision 5690
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Dell Precision 5690
- 16 inches
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 16 inches
Resolution Width
- Dell Precision 5690
- 3840 px
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 3840 px
Resolution Height
- Dell Precision 5690
- 2400 px
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 2400 px
Refresh Rate
- Dell Precision 5690
- 60 Hz-83%
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 360 HzBest
Panel Type
- Dell Precision 5690
- IPS
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- OLED
Brightness
- Dell Precision 5690
- 500 nits
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 800 nitsBest
Brightness Condition
- Dell Precision 5690
- Vendor Unstated
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- HDR Peak
Touchscreen
- Dell Precision 5690
- No
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- Yes
Battery Capacity
- Dell Precision 5690
- 99.5 WhBest
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- 94 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- Dell Precision 5690
- Thunderbolt 4
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- Dell Precision 5690
- WiFi 7
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose Dell Precision 5690 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 if you want the higher VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB) and the higher refresh rate (360 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Dell Precision 5690 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Store | View on Dell Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Dell Precision 5690
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The Precision 5690 is a 16-inch mobile workstation with a Core Ultra 7 165H, 32GB of LPDDR5X and a 3840 x 2400 IPS panel rated at 500 nits.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
9.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a large mobile workstation with a Core i9-13980HX, RTX 5000 Ada workstation graphics with 16GB of VRAM and 64GB of DDR5.