Dell Precision 3550 vs. Dell Precision 7560: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Dell Precision 3550 and Dell Precision 7560 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Precision 3550 Pros

Reasons that Dell Precision 3550 is better than Dell Precision 7560.

About 25% lighter

Dell Precision 3550 weighed 4.09 pounds, 25% lighter than the 5.42 pounds Dell Precision 7560.

WeightDell Precision 3550Dell Precision 7560
Pound
4.09 lbs.
5.42 lbs.
Kilogram
1.86 kg
2.46 kg

Dell Precision 7560 Pros

Reasons that Dell Precision 7560 is better than Dell Precision 3550.

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2020

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Xeon W-11955M inside Dell Precision 7560 has a 118% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10810U inside Dell Precision 3550.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Precision 7560 - Intel Xeon W-11955M
8,527
Dell Precision 7560 - Intel Core i9-11950H
8,450
Dell Precision 7560 - Intel Core i7-11850H
8,205
Dell Precision 7560 - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
Dell Precision 7560 - Intel Xeon W-11855M
6,936
Dell Precision 7560 - Intel Core i7-11600H
6,451
Dell Precision 7560 - Intel Core i5-11500H
6,270
Dell Precision 3550 - Intel Core i7-10810U
3,911
Dell Precision 3550 - Intel Core i7-10610U
3,042
Dell Precision 3550 - Intel Core i5-10310U
2,992
Dell Precision 3550 - Intel Core i7-10510U
2,942
Dell Precision 3550 - Intel Core i5-10210U
2,933
Supports larger memory

Dell Precision 7560 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Precision 3550. It supports up to 128GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell Precision 3550.

Max system memory size
Dell Precision 7560
128 GB
Dell Precision 3550
32 GB
Supports faster memory

Dell Precision 7560 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 3550. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 3550.

Memory type and speed
Dell Precision 7560 - DDR4 ECC
3,466 MHz
Dell Precision 3550 - DDR4
2,666 MHz

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 3550 and Dell Precision 7560.

Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryDell Precision 3550Dell Precision 7560
Slots
x2
x4
TypeDDR4DDR4 ECC

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Dell Precision 3550 Price
Dell Precision 3550 15.6-inch Laptop - Intel Core i5 10th Gen i5-10310U - Quad Core 4.4Ghz - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Precision 3550 15.6-inch Laptop - Intel Core i5 10th Gen i5-10310U - Quad Core 4.4Ghz - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$349.99
Dell Precision 3550 15.6-inch Laptop - Intel Core i5 10th Gen i5-10310U - Quad Core 4.4Ghz - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro Carbon (Renewed)
Dell Precision 3550 15.6-inch Laptop - Intel Core i5 10th Gen i5-10310U - Quad Core 4.4Ghz - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro Carbon (Renewed)
By Dell
$1,163.96
Dell Precision 3550 Laptop 15.6 - Intel Core i7 10th Gen - i7-10510U - Quad Core 4.9Ghz - 1TB SSD - 32GB RAM - Nvidia Quadro P520 2GB - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Precision 3550 Laptop 15.6 - Intel Core i7 10th Gen - i7-10510U - Quad Core 4.9Ghz - 1TB SSD - 32GB RAM - Nvidia Quadro P520 2GB - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$700.00
Dell Precision 7560 Price
Dell Precision 7000 7560 15.6" Mobile Workstation - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-11850H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.50 GHz - 32 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Anodized Titan Gray
Dell Precision 7000 7560 15.6" Mobile Workstation - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-11850H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.50 GHz - 32 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Anodized Titan Gray
By Dell
$1,639.77
Dell Precision 7560 Workstation Laptop PC FHD 1920 x 1080, Intel Core i7-11850H Processor, 16GB Ram, 512GB NVMe SSD, HDMI, NVIDIA T1200 4GB GDDR6, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Precision 7560 Workstation Laptop PC FHD 1920 x 1080, Intel Core i7-11850H Processor, 16GB Ram, 512GB NVMe SSD, HDMI, NVIDIA T1200 4GB GDDR6, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$699.00
Dell Precision 7000 7560 Workstation Laptop (2021) | 15.6" FHD | Core i7-1TB SSD - 128GB RAM | 8 Cores @ 4.8 GHz - 11th Gen CPU Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Precision 7000 7560 Workstation Laptop (2021) | 15.6" FHD | Core i7-1TB SSD - 128GB RAM | 8 Cores @ 4.8 GHz - 11th Gen CPU Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$2,085.99

Availability

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 7560
Released20202021
Release Date-Announced on May 11, 2021
Pricing-
  • $2,761.38 
    i5-11500H 8GB 256GB Intel UHD
  • $3,470.36
    i5-11500H 16GB 256GB Nvidia T1200 IR Cam
  • $3,981.88
    i7-11850H 16GB 512GB Nvidia T1200 IR Cam
  • $4,230.88
    i7-11850H 32GB 512GB Nvidia T1200 IR Cam
  • $4,565.88
    i7-11850H 32GB 512GB Nvidia RTX A2000 IR Cam
  • $7,356.86
    W-11855M 64GB 256GB Nvidia RTX A5000
Generations

Exterior

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 7560
Dimensions14.13” x 9.30” x 0.46 - 0.59” (359.1 mm x 236.25 mm x 11.81 - 14.99  mm)14.17” x 9.53” x 0.98 - 1.08” (360 mm x 242 mm 25 - 27.36 mm)
Weight4.09 lbs (1.86 kg)Starting at 5.42 lb (2.45 kg)
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard.
  • 4.00 x 2.45 (101.7 mm x 55.2 mm) touchpad with 5 multi-touch gesture support.
  • Full-size with an optional backlit keyboard with 10 Key Numeric Keypad.
  • 4.13 x 2.56 (105 mm x 65 mm) touchpad with multi-touch gesture support.

Display

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 7560
Size15.6 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 15.6" HD Non-Touch
    1366x768 100 PPI 220 nits Anti-Glare Non-Touch 45% color gamut
  • 15.6" FHD Non-Touch
    1920x1080 141 PPI 220 nits Anti-Glare Non-Touch 45% color gamut WVA
  • 15.6" FHD Non-Touch
    1920x1080 141 PPI 300 nits Anti-Glare Non-Touch 100% sRGB WVA
  • 15.6" FHD Touch
    1920x1080 141 PPI 220 nits Anti-Glare w/Embedded Touch 45% color gamut WVA
  • 15.6" FHD
    1920x1080 60Hz Anti-Glare Non-Touch 45% NTSC 220 Nits 600:1 WVA 4.20W
  • 15.6" FHD
    1920x1080 60Hz Anti-Glare Non-Touch 100% DCI-P3 500 Nits 600:1 WVA 7.2W
  • 15.6" FHD with Touch
    1920x1080 60Hz Touch 100% DCI-P3 500 Nits 600:1 WVA 7.4W
  • 15.6" UHD HDR600
    3840x2160 60Hz Anti-Glare Non-Touch 100% Adobe 600 Nits 6000:1 WVA 18W

Ports

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Dell Precision 3550 Ports
Image Source: Dell
  • 1 x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt™ 3 
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 and DisplayPort 1.4.
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4 Port
  • 1 x Flip-Down RJ-45 port
  • 1 x Headset jack
  • 1 x MicroSD-card reader
  • 1 x SIM card slot (optional)
  • 1 x Smart card reader (optional)
  • 1 x Noble Wedge-shaped lock slot
  • 1 x DC-in
Dell Precision 7560 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
Right (5)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
  • 1 x headphone jack
  • 1 x lock slot
    PowerShare
Back (4)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x DisplayPort
    v1.4
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps, Flip-Down Port
  • 1 x power port

Internal Specs

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 7560
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 4.20 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10310U with vPro™
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  4. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10610U with vPro™
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  5. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10810U with vPro™
    6 cores, 12 threads, 1.10 → 4.90 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 → 4.60 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11600H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 → 4.60 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.80 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11950H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  6. Intel Xeon W-11855M
    6 cores, 12 threads, 3.20 → 4.90 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 45W
  7. Intel Xeon W-11955M
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10310U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  4. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10610U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  5. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10810U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11600H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11950H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  6. Intel Xeon W-11855M
    Intel® UHD P630 Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  7. Intel Xeon W-11955M
    Intel® UHD P630 Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Slots
    • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots
  • Memory Configurations
    • Speed: 2667MHz
    • Memory Type: Non-ECC
    • Minimum Memory: 4GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32B
Memory Slots
  • 4 x DDR4 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 3200 - 3466 MHz
  • Memory Type: ECC, Non-ECC, SuperSpeed Non-ECC
  • Minimum Memory: 4 GB
  • Maximum Memory: 128 GB
ECC memory only supports devices that shipped with an Intel Xeon processor.
Discrete Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro P520 (Optional)
Pascal Architecture, 2GB GDDR5 64-bit, 1303 → 1493 MHz, 384 CUDA Cores.
NVIDIA Quadro
  • T1200, 4GB GDDR6
  • RTX A2000, 4GB GDDR6
  • RTX A3000, 6GB GDDR6
  • RTX A4000, 8GB GDDR6
  • RTX A5000, 16GB GDDR6
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slots
    • 1 x M.2 PCIe SSD slot
    • 1 x 2.5 inches hard drive slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
    • Up to 2TB SATA Hard Drive
  • Hard Drive Slots
    • 3 x M.2 2280 PCIe SSD slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 3 x 4TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD, up to 64 Gbps.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi
  • Intel AX201
    Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) WiFi-6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.1
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820)
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth 5.2
EthernetIntel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controllerIntegrated Intel i219-LM
10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45 ) with Intel Remote Wake UP and PXE.

Battery

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Size
  • 42 Wh - 3-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable
  • 51 Wh - 3-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable
  • 68 Wh - 4-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable
  • 68 Wh - 4-cell lithium-ion, Long Cycle Life
  • 68 Wh
    6-cell lithium-ion ExpressCharge Boost.
  • 95 Wh
    6-cell lithium-ion ExpressCharge Boost.
  • 95 Wh
    6-cell lithium-ion Long Cycle Life.
Battery LifeUp to 17 hours of battery life
With optional 4-cell 68 Wh ExpressCharge capable battery.
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Power Supply
  • 65 W - 7 mm-barrel power adapter
  • 90 W - 7 mm-barrel power adapter
  • 65 W - USB-C power adapter
  • 90 W - USB-C power adapter
180 W power adapter
7.4mm barrel, rated at 19.5 VDC/9.23 A.

Software

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 7560
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 8.2
Upgradable to Windows 11
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 8.2
Upgradable to Windows 11
Built-in AppsMicrosoft Office 30-days trialMicrosoft Office 30-days trial

Camera & Audio

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 7560
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optinal Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Optional Proximity sensor
    For Express Sign-in
Audio
  • Dual integrated high-quality speakers
  • 2W Stereo Speakers
  • Dual integrated noise-canceling digital array microphones
  • MaxxAudio® Pro by Waves
  • Realtek ALC3204 Audio Controller
  • Two speakers (2W x 2)
  • Noise-reducing array microphones

Misc

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Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
  • The fingerprint reader in the power button (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader on the keyboard deck
  • Infrared camera
    Optional for Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Proximity sensor
    Optional for Express Sign-in
Security
Hardware Security
  • SafeBIOS - protects from threats that attack below-the-OS. Includes Dell Off-host BIOS Verification, BIOS Resilience, BIOS Recovery, and additional BIOS Controls.
  • SafeID - secures end-user credentials with a dedicated security chip. Additional features include the following: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.07, self-encrypting storage drives (Opal, FIPS), Smart card keyboard (FIPS).
  • Physical Security Options - Chassis lock slot support, Chassis Intrusion Switch, Lockable Cable Covers, Supply chain tamper alerts (Check regional availability)
Software Security
  • SafeGuard and Response - powered by VMware Carbon Black and Secureworks provides modern security to prevent, detect, and remediate advanced malware and cyber attacks. A suite of technologies include the following: Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Threat Detection and Response (TDR), Managed Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Management Retainer, Emergency Incident Response
  • SafeData - protects information on devices and in the cloud.
  • Intel® vPro™ Technology (iAMT 12)
    Optional, requires Intel WiFi® Link WLAN and a vPro compatible processor.
  • Dell Client Command Suite
    Factory Installed Dell Client Command, Update, Dell Command, Power Manager, Intel® Platform Trust Technology.
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
  • Chassis wedge-shaped security lock
  • Support for Computrace and external SmartCard Reader
  • Touch Fingerprint Reader
    With Control Vault 3.0 (Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification).
WarrantyBasic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s)36 Months Basic Onsite Service

Key Features

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 7560
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
4.09 lb
1.86 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-10810U
6C/12T, 1.10 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,039
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,911
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
2666 MHz DDR4
Dell Precision 3550 Ports
Nvidia Quadro
P520
2GB GDDR5
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 4K UHD
15.6”
2160p HDR
Weight
5.42 lb
2.46 kg
Up to
Intel Xeon W-11955M
8C/16T, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,565
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,527
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD P630 Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
128GB
3466 MHz DDR4 ECC
Dell Precision 7560 Ports
Nvidia Quadro
RTX 5000
16GB GDDR6

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