Dell Precision 3551 vs. Dell G5 15 5511: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 3551 and Dell G5 15 5511 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 3551 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 3551 is better than Dell G5 15 5511.
Dell Precision 3551 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell G5 15 5511. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell G5 15 5511.
Dell Precision 3551 weighed 4.16 pounds, 29% lighter than the 5.84 pounds Dell G5 15 5511.
Weight | Dell Precision 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
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Pound | 4.16 lbs. | 5.84 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.89 kg | 2.65 kg |
Dell G5 15 5511 Pros
Reasons that Dell G5 15 5511 is better than Dell Precision 3551.
2021 vs. 2020
Intel Core i7-11800H inside Dell G5 15 5511 has a 16% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell Precision 3551.
Dell G5 15 5511 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 3551. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 3551.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 3551 and Dell G5 15 5511.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell Precision 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | - | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
Pricing | Starting at $939 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
Dimensions | 14.13” x 9.30” x 0.88 - 0.98” (359.1 mm x 236.2 mm x 22.48 - 24.92 mm) | 14.06” x 10.74” x 0.98” (357.26 x 272.83 x 24.9 mm) |
Weight | 4.16 lbs (1.89 kg) | Starting at 5.84 kg (2.65 kg) |
Colors | - | Dark Shadow Grey Specter Green with speckles Phantom Grey with speckles |
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Display | Dell Precision 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
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Memory |
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Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA Quadro P620 (Optional) Pascal Architecture, 4GB GDDR5 128-bit, 1177 → 1442 MHz, 512 CUDA Cores. |
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Storage |
| 256GB 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive.2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe slots. |
Connectivity | Dell Precision 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
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Bluetooth |
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Ethernet | Intel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controller | Dell G5 15 5511 with RTX 3050 and RTX 3050 Ti
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Battery | Dell Precision 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
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Battery Life | Up to 20 hours of battery life With optional 6-cell 97 Wh battery. | - |
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Software | Dell Precision 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
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 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps. |
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Misc | Dell Precision 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
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Security | Hardware Security
Software Security
| Chassis wedge-shaped security lock |
Warranty | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) | 1 Year Ltd Hardware Warranty Mail-in Customer supplies box Dell pays to ship |
Key Features | Dell Precision 3551 | Dell G5 15 5511 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Precision 3551, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10885H with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro P620 with 4GB GDDR5.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch G5 15 5511 was introduced by Dell about a year later in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i7-11800H with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 with 6GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Precision 3551 and Dell G5 15 5511 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Dell Precision 3551 weighs 4.16 lbs. about 40% lighter than the 5.84 lbs. Dell G5 15 5511. Moreover, measured at 14.14” x 9.3” x 0.98”, the Dell Precision 3551 is considerably more portable than the Dell G5 15 5511 at 14.06” x 10.74” x 0.91”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Precision 3551 supports up to 64GB 2933 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 G5 15 5511, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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