Dell Precision 3550 vs. Alienware M17 R4: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Dell Precision 3550 and Alienware M17 R4 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Dell Precision 3550 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 3550 is better than Alienware M17 R4.
Dell Precision 3550 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Alienware M17 R4 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Dell Precision 3550 weighed 4.09 pounds, 26% lighter than the 5.51 pounds Alienware M17 R4.
Weight | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Pound | 4.09 lbs. | 5.51 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.86 kg | 2.50 kg |
Alienware M17 R4 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M17 R4 is better than Dell Precision 3550.
2021 vs. 2020
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M17 R4 has a 79% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10810U inside Dell Precision 3550.
Alienware M17 R4 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 3550. It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 3550.
Alienware M17 R4 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch Dell Precision 3550.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 3550 and Alienware M17 R4.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
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Pricing | - | Starting at $2,149.99 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
Dimensions | 14.13” x 9.30” x 0.46 - 0.59” (359.1 mm x 236.25 mm x 11.81 - 14.99 mm) | 15.74” x 11.585” x 0.6618 - 0.87 - 0.8154” (399.8 mm x 294.26 mm x 16.9 - 22 - 20.71 mm) |
Weight | 4.09 lbs (1.86 kg) | Starting at 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) up to 6.55 lbs (2.97 kg) |
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Display | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM. |
Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA Quadro P520 (Optional) Pascal Architecture, 2GB GDDR5 64-bit, 1303 → 1493 MHz, 384 CUDA Cores. | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3000 series |
Storage |
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Ethernet | Intel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controller |
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Battery | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
Size |
| 86 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion with Alienware Battery Defender |
Battery Life | Up to 17 hours of battery life With optional 4-cell 68 Wh ExpressCharge capable battery. | - |
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Software | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 8.2 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Security | Hardware Security
Software Security
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Warranty | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) | - |
More | - | CHASIS
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Key Features | Dell Precision 3550 | Alienware M17 R4 |
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