Dell Precision 5550 vs. Dell Precision 7560: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 5550 and Dell Precision 7560 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 Precision 7560.
Dell Precision 5550 weighed 4.06 pounds, 26% lighter than the 5.42 pounds Dell Precision 7560.
Weight | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 7560 |
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Pound | 4.06 lbs. | 5.42 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.84 kg | 2.46 kg |
Dell Precision 7560 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 7560 is better than Dell Precision 5550.
2021 vs. 2020
Intel Xeon W-11955M inside Dell Precision 7560 has a 25% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell Precision 5550.
Dell Precision 7560 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Precision 5550. It supports up to 128GB versus 64GB of system memory on the Dell Precision 5550.
Dell Precision 7560 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 5550. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 5550.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 5550 and Dell Precision 7560.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 7560 |
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Slots | x2 | x4 |
Type | DDR4 ECC | DDR4 ECC |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 7560 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | - | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
Pricing | - |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 7560 |
Dimensions | 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.46” (344.4 mm x 230.30 mm x 11.65 mm) | 14.17” x 9.53” x 0.98 - 1.08” (360 mm x 242 mm 25 - 27.36 mm) |
Weight | 4.06 lb (1.84 kg) | Starting at 5.42 lb (2.45 kg) |
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Display | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 7560 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 7560 |
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Right (5)
Back (4)
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 7560 |
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Memory |
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ECC memory only supports devices that shipped with an Intel Xeon processor. |
Discrete Graphics |
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 7560 |
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 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | - | Integrated Intel i219-LM 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45 ) with Intel Remote Wake UP and PXE. |
Battery | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 7560 |
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Power Supply |
| 180 W power adapter 7.4mm barrel, rated at 19.5 VDC/9.23 A. |
Software | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 7560 |
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 18.04 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 7560 |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 7560 |
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Warranty | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) | 36 Months Basic Onsite Service |
Key Features | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 7560 |
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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 7560 was introduced by Dell about a year later in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Xeon W-11955M with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 with 16GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Precision 5550 and Dell Precision 7560 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Dell Precision 5550 weighs 4.06 lbs. about 33% lighter than the 5.42 lbs. Dell Precision 7560. Moreover, measured at 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.46”, the Dell Precision 5550 is much more portable than the Dell Precision 7560 at 14.17” x 9.53” x 1.08”.
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 7560, it supports up to 128GB 3466 MHz DDR4 ECC memory that you can upgrade with four memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has three M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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