Dell Precision 3561 vs. Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Dell Precision 3561 and Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Precision 3561 Pros

Reasons that Dell Precision 3561 is better than Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1.

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2020

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-11950H inside Dell Precision 3561 has a 88% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Precision 3561 - Intel Core i9-11950H
8,450
Dell Precision 3561 - Intel Core i7-11850H
8,205
Dell Precision 3561 - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
Dell Precision 3561 - Intel Xeon W-11855M
6,936
Dell Precision 3561 - Intel Core i5-11500H
6,270
Dell Precision 3561 - Intel Core i5-11400H
5,592
Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Supports larger memory

Dell Precision 3561 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1.

Max system memory size
Dell Precision 3561
64 GB
Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
32 GB
Upgradable memory

Dell Precision 3561 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 9310 2-in-1 since it has onboard memory.

MemoryDell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
Slots
x2
Onboard
TypeDDR4LPDDR4X
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro T1200 4GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

16% larger display

Dell Precision 3561 has a 15.6-inch screen size 16% larger than the 13.4-inch Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1.

Display size
Dell Precision 3561
15.6-inch
Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
13.4-inch

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 Pros

Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 is better than Dell Precision 3561.

Supports faster memory

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 3561. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 3561.

Memory type and speed
Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Dell Precision 3561 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 27% lighter

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 weighed 2.9 pounds, 27% lighter than the 3.95 pounds Dell Precision 3561.

WeightDell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
Pound
3.95 lbs.
2.9 lbs.
Kilogram
1.79 kg
1.32 kg

Prices

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

Dell Precision 3561 Price
Dell Laptop Charger 130W USB C Type C AC Adapter,Precision 3551 3560 3561 3570 3571 5470 5550 5560 5570 5750 5760 5770 AC Charger
Dell Laptop Charger 130W USB C Type C AC Adapter,Precision 3551 3560 3561 3570 3571 5470 5550 5560 5570 5750 5760 5770 AC Charger
By Dell
$88.88
Dell Precision 3000 Series 3571 Mobile Workstation Business Laptop, 15.6" FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12800H, NVIDIA Quadro T600, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, HDMI, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro
Dell Precision 3000 Series 3571 Mobile Workstation Business Laptop, 15.6" FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12800H, NVIDIA Quadro T600, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, HDMI, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro
By Dell
$1,099.00
Dell Precision 7000 7670 Mobile Workstation (NVIDIA RTX A4500 16GB GPU, 16" FHD+, Intel 16-Core i9-12950HX, 64GB DDR5, 2TB SSD), Laptop for Business, Designer, Architect, Win 11 Pro, 3-YR WRT, Grey
Dell Precision 7000 7670 Mobile Workstation (NVIDIA RTX A4500 16GB GPU, 16" FHD+, Intel 16-Core i9-12950HX, 64GB DDR5, 2TB SSD), Laptop for Business, Designer, Architect, Win 11 Pro, 3-YR WRT, Grey
By Dell
$2,099.99
Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 Price
Dell XPS 9310 Laptop PC 13.4 inch FHD+ 1920 x 1200 Touchscreen 2 in 1 Laptop Tablet PC, Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor, 8GB Ram, 256GB NVMe SSD, Webcam, Thunderbolt, Windows 11 Pro (Renewed)
Dell XPS 9310 Laptop PC 13.4 inch FHD+ 1920 x 1200 Touchscreen 2 in 1 Laptop Tablet PC, Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor, 8GB Ram, 256GB NVMe SSD, Webcam, Thunderbolt, Windows 11 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$519.99
Dell XPS 13 Thin & Light Business Laptop (13.4" FHD+, Intel 10-Core i7-1250U, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD), Long Battery Life, Thunderbolt 4, Webcam, Backlit, Fingerprint, Wi-Fi 6E, IST HUB, Win 11 Pro
Dell XPS 13 Thin & Light Business Laptop (13.4" FHD+, Intel 10-Core i7-1250U, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD), Long Battery Life, Thunderbolt 4, Webcam, Backlit, Fingerprint, Wi-Fi 6E, IST HUB, Win 11 Pro
By Dell
$1,249.99
Newest Dell XPS 9365 FHD (1920 x 1080) TOUCH SCREEN 2-in-1 Laptop Notebook Convertible Tablet PC (Intel Core i5-7Y54, 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD, Camera, WIFI, Type C Port) Windows 10 (Renewed)
Newest Dell XPS 9365 FHD (1920 x 1080) TOUCH SCREEN 2-in-1 Laptop Notebook Convertible Tablet PC (Intel Core i5-7Y54, 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD, Camera, WIFI, Type C Port) Windows 10 (Renewed)
By Dell
$329.50

Availability

Dell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
Released20212020
Release DateAnnounced on May 11, 2021-
Pricing-
  • 1,099.99$ - Intel Core i3 | 8GB | 256 GB | FHD+ Touch
  • 1,299.99$ - Intel Core i5 | 8GB | 256 GB | FHD+ Touch
  • 1,949.99$ - Intel Core i7 | 16GB | 512 GB | UHD+ Touch
Generations

Exterior

Dell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
Dimensions14.09” x 9.19” x 0.89 - 0.95” (357.80 x 233.30 x 22.67 - 24.05  mm)11.69” x 8.15” x 0.56” (297 x 207 x 14.35 mm)
Weight3.95 lb (1.79 kg)Starting at 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg)
Colors-
  • Platinum silver exterior, black interior
  • Frost exterior, arctic white interior
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Single Pointing English US Keyboard and 10 Key Numpad.
  • Optional backlit key.
  • 4.53 x 2.64 (115 mm x 67 mm) touchpad with multi-touch gesture support.
  • Keyboard
    • Black English Backlit Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader
  • Touchpad
    • 4.41 x 2.63 in (112 mm x 66.70 mm) touchpad with multi-touch gesture support.

Display

Dell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
Size15.6 Inches13.4 Inches
Info
  • 15.6" HD
    1366x768 100 PPI 220 nits 60Hz Anti-Glare Non-Touch NTSC 45% color gamut 500:1 TN 4.2W
  • 15.6" FHD
    1920x1080 141 PPI 250 nits 60Hz Anti-Glare Non-Touch NTSC 45% color gamut 700:1 WVA 4.2W
  • 15.6" FHD Touch
    1920x1080 141 PPI 250 nits 60Hz Anti-Glare Touch NTSC 45% color gamut 700:1 WVA 4.2W
  • 15.6" FHD 100% sRGB
    1920x1080 141 PPI 400 nits 60Hz Anti-Glare Non-Touch 100% sRGB color gamut 700:1 WVA 4.6W
  • 15.6” UHD
    3840x2160 283 PPI 400 nits 60Hz Anti-Glare Non-Touch 100% sRGB color gamut 1000:1 WVA 3.5W
  • 13.4-inch FHD+ touchscreen
    1920 x 1200, 169 PPI, 60 Hz, 1200:1, 100% sRGB, 450 nits, 2.89 W, Anti-reflective, Touch support.
  • 13.4-inch 4K UHD+ touchscreen
    3840 x 2400, 338 PPI, 60 Hz, 1200:1, 90% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, 450 nits, 6.18 W, Anti-reflective, Touch support.

Ports

Dell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
Dell Precision 3561 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left
  • 2 x USB-C
    Thunderbolt 4, USB 4, DisplayPort 2.0, and Power Delivery.
  • 1 x Smart card reader
    Optional.
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1.
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare.
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0
  • 1 x RJ-45
    Flip-Down Network port.
  • 1 x Headset
    3.5mm Headphone jack.
  • 1 x MicroSD card reader
  • 1 x Lock slot
    Noble Wedge-shaped lock slot.
Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 Ports
Image Source: Dell
  • 2 x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt™ 4
    Supports Power Delivery & DisplayPort.
  • 1 x headset jack
  • 1 x microSD card reader

Internal Specs

Dell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.70 → 4.50 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 → 4.60 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. Intel Xeon W-11855M
    6 cores, 12 threads, 3.20 → 4.90 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 45W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.80 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11950H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    16 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  3. Intel Xeon W-11855M
    Intel® UHD P630 Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11950H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
MemoryMemory Slots
  • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Type: Non-ECC 
    Supports ECC on Intel Xeon Processors.
  • Minimum Memory: 4GB
  • Maximum Memory: 64B
  • 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
    4267 MHz LPDDR4x Memory On-board
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA Quadro T600, 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA Quadro T1200, 4GB GDDR6
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StorageHard Drive Slots
  • 2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slots
  • 1 x 2.5” hard drive
Hard Drive Configurations
  • Up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD
  • Up to 1TB 2.5-inch 7200 rpm SATA hard-disk drive
  • 256 GB 512 GB 1TB 2TB
    M.2 2280 PCIe® 3x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 32 Gbps.

Connectivity

Dell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
Wi-Fi
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820)
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 5 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0
  • Intel AX201
    Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1
  • Intel AX210
    Up to 2400 Mbps Triple Band 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2
  • Rivet Killer 1650s
    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).
  • 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
Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth 5.1
EthernetIntel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controller-
MoreOptional Intel XMM 7360 (DW5820e) Global LTE-Advanced WWAN-

Battery

Dell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
Size
  • 64 Wh
    4-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable.
  • 64 Wh
    4-cell Polymer, Long Cycle Life and ExpressCharge capable.
  • 97 Wh
    6-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable.
51 Wh (4-cell smart lithium-ion)
Power Supply
90W 130W
USB-C power adapter.
45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter
20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A

Software

Dell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 LTS RedHat 8.2
Upgradable to Windows 11
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11
Built-in AppsMicrosoft Office 30-days trial
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee LiveSafe™ 12 Month Subscription

Camera & Audio

Dell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
Camera
  • 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
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
  • Dual integrated noise-canceling digital array microphones
  • Realtek ALC3281-CG with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • Stereo speakers professionally tuned with Waves MaxxAudio® Pro
  • 2W x 2 = 4W total
  • Dual microphone array

Misc

Dell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
Sensors
  • The fingerprint reader in the power button (optional)
  • Proximity sensor
    For Express Sign-in feature.
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Ambient light sensor
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.
  • Windows Hello Facial Recognition
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Wedge-shaped lock
WarrantyBasic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s)-

Key Features

Dell Precision 3561Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 4K UHD
15.6”
2160p 60Hz
Weight
3.95 lb
1.79 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-11950H
8C/16T, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,581
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,450
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Precision 3561 Ports
Nvidia Quadro
T1200
4GB GDDR6
Released in
2020
16:10 4K UHD+
13.4”
2400p 60Hz
Weight
2.9 lb
1.32 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 Ports

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