Dell Precision 3560 vs. Surface Pro 8: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Dell Precision 3560 and Surface Pro 8, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 3560 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 3560 is better than Surface Pro 8.
Dell Precision 3560 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Pro 8. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Surface Pro 8.
Dell Precision 3560 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 Surface Pro 8 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro T500 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Dell Precision 3560 has a 15.6-inch screen size 19% larger than the 13-inch Surface Pro 8.
Surface Pro 8 Pros
Reasons that Surface Pro 8 is better than Dell Precision 3560.
Surface Pro 8 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 3560. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 3560.
Surface Pro 8 weighed 1.96 pounds, 45% lighter than the 3.5 pounds Dell Precision 3560.
Weight | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
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Pound | 3.5 lbs. | 1.96 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.59 kg | 0.89 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 28, 2021 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
Dimensions | 14.09” x 9.13” x 0.42 - 0.56” (358 x 232 x 10.8 - 14.4 mm) | 11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” (287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm) |
Weight | 3.5 lb (1.58 kg) | 1.96 lb (889 g) |
Colors | - | Matte Black Platinum |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 13 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
Left
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Right (3)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (1)
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Memory Slots
| 8GB 16GB 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM |
Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA Quadro T500, 2GB GDDR6 | - |
Storage | Hard Drive Slots
| 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB Removable SSD. |
Connectivity | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology |
Ethernet | Intel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controller | - |
Battery | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
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Battery Life | - | Up to 16 hours of typical device usage |
Power Supply | 65W 90W 130W USB-C power adapter. |
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Software | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 LTS RedHat 8.2 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
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Misc | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
Inking | - |
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Security | Hardware Security
Software Security
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
Key Features | Dell Precision 3560 | Surface Pro 8 |
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