Dell Precision 5550 vs. Dell Precision 3561: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 5550 and Dell Precision 3561 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 5550 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Dell Precision 5550 over Dell Precision 3561.
Dell Precision 3561 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 3561 is better than Dell Precision 5550.
2021 vs. 2020
Intel Core i9-11950H inside Dell Precision 3561 has a 24% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell Precision 5550.
Dell Precision 3561 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.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 5550 and Dell Precision 3561.
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 Precision 3561 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 ECC | DDR4 |
Prices
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Availability | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 3561 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | - | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 3561 |
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 0.89 - 0.95” (357.80 x 233.30 x 22.67 - 24.05 mm) |
Weight | 4.06 lb (1.84 kg) | 3.95 lb (1.79 kg) |
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Display | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 3561 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 3561 |
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 3561 |
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 | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | - | Intel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controller |
More | - | Optional Intel XMM 7360 (DW5820e) Global LTE-Advanced WWAN |
Battery | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 3561 |
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Power Supply |
| 90W 130W USB-C power adapter. |
Software | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 3561 |
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 20.04 LTS RedHat 8.2 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 30-days trial | Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 3561 |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 3561 |
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Warranty | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) |
Key Features | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 3561 |
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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 Precision 3561 was introduced by Dell about a year later in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11950H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro T1200 with 4GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Precision 5550 and Dell Precision 3561 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the Dell Precision 5550 weighs 4.06 lbs. about 2% heavier than the 3.95 lbs. Dell Precision 3561. Moreover, measured at 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.46”, the Dell Precision 5550 is much more portable than the Dell Precision 3561 at 14.09” x 9.19” x 0.95”.
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 Precision 3561, it supports up to 64GB 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. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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