Dell Precision 5550 vs. Dell Latitude 5520: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 5550 and Dell Latitude 5520 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 5550 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5550 is better than Dell Latitude 5520.
Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell Precision 5550 has a 39% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 5520.
Dell Latitude 5520 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5520 is better than Dell Precision 5550.
2021 vs. 2020
Dell Latitude 5520 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 5550. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 5550.
Dell Latitude 5520 weighed 3.50 pounds, 14% lighter than the 4.06 pounds Dell Precision 5550.
Weight | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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Pound | 4.06 lbs. | 3.50 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.84 kg | 1.59 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 5550 and Dell Latitude 5520.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 ECC | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | - |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
Dimensions | 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.46” (344.4 mm x 230.30 mm x 11.65 mm) | 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.78” (357.8 mm x 233.3 mm x 19.87 mm) |
Weight | 4.06 lb (1.84 kg) | 3.50 lb (1.59 kg) |
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Display | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
| Left (3)
Right (7)
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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Memory |
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Discrete Graphics |
| Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 Video memory: 2GB GDDR6 VRAM |
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
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Ethernet | - | Intel I219-LM Intel I219-V 10/100/1000 Mbps |
More | - | WWAN: Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced (DW5820e) CAT9
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Battery | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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Power Supply |
| 65W 90W 130W USB Type-C adapter. |
Software | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 8.2 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
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Security |
| Hardware-Based Security
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Warranty | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Latitude 5520 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Precision 5550, 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 T2000 with 4GB GDDR5.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Latitude 5520 was introduced by Dell about a year later in 2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1185G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Precision 5550 and Dell Latitude 5520 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the Dell Precision 5550 weighs 4.06 lbs. about 15% heavier than the 3.50 lbs. Dell Latitude 5520. Moreover, measured at 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.46”, the Dell Precision 5550 is much more portable than the Dell Latitude 5520 at 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Precision 5550 supports up to 64GB 2933 MHz DDR4 ECC memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For Dell Latitude 5520, it supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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