Dell Precision 3550 vs. Dell XPS 13 9300: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 3550 and Dell XPS 13 9300 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 3550 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 3550 is better than Dell XPS 13 9300.
Intel Core i7-10810U inside Dell Precision 3550 has a 5% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1065G7 inside Dell XPS 13 9300.
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 Dell XPS 13 9300 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro P520 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
Dell Precision 3550 has a 15.6-inch screen size 16% larger than the 13.4-inch Dell XPS 13 9300.
Dell XPS 13 9300 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9300 is better than Dell Precision 3550.
Dell XPS 13 9300 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 3550. It supports up to 3733MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 3550.
Dell XPS 13 9300 weighed 2.65 pounds, 36% lighter than the 4.09 pounds Dell Precision 3550.
Weight | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
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Pound | 4.09 lbs. | 2.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.86 kg | 1.20 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 3550 and Dell XPS 13 9300.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
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Availability | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
Dimensions | 14.13” x 9.30” x 0.46 - 0.59” (359.1 mm x 236.25 mm x 11.81 - 14.99 mm) | 11.64 x 7.82 x 0.27 - 0.38 in (295.65 x 198.68 x 6.75 - 9.58mm) Width: 11.64” (295.65 mm) Depth: 7.82” (198.68 mm) Height: 0.27 - 0.38” (6.75 - 9.58 mm) |
Weight | 4.09 lbs (1.86 kg) | 2.65 lbs - 2.8 lbs (1.2 kg - 1.27 kg) |
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Display | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.4 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
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Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA Quadro P520 (Optional) Pascal Architecture, 2GB GDDR5 64-bit, 1303 → 1493 MHz, 384 CUDA Cores. | - |
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
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Ethernet | Intel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controller | - |
Battery | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
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Battery Life | Up to 17 hours of battery life With optional 4-cell 68 Wh ExpressCharge capable battery. | - |
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| 45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter 20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A |
Software | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
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 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
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Misc | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
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Security | Hardware Security
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Warranty | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) | - |
Key Features | Dell Precision 3550 | Dell XPS 13 9300 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Precision 3550, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-10810U with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro P520 with 2GB GDDR5.
On the other hand, we have the 13.4-inch XPS 13 9300 was introduced by Dell around the same year in early-2020. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1065G7 with a boost clock speed up to 3.90 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics (64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell Precision 3550 has a 15.6-inch display which is considerably larger than the 13.4-inch Dell XPS 13 9300. In addition, the Dell Precision 3550 weighs 4.09 lbs. about 54% heavier than the 2.65 lbs. Dell XPS 13 9300. Moreover, measured at 14.14” x 9.3” x 0.59”, the Dell Precision 3550 is much bulkier than the Dell XPS 13 9300 at 11.64” x 7.82” x 0.38”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Precision 3550 supports up to 32GB 2666 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 Dell XPS 13 9300, it supports up to 32GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Unlike Dell Precision 3550, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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