Dell Precision 5550 vs. Dell Precision 5540: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 5550 and Dell Precision 5540 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
Compare With Please enter device name or part of it | Compare With Please enter device name or part of it |
Dell Precision 5550 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5550 is better than Dell Precision 5540.
2020 vs. 2019
Dell Precision 5540 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5540 is better than Dell Precision 5550.
Dell Precision 5540 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 5540.
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
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 5540 |
---|---|---|
Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 ECC | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Released | 2020 | 2019 |
Release Date | - |
|
Pricing | - | Starting at $1,339 |
Generations |
|
|
Exterior | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Dimensions | 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.46” (344.4 mm x 230.30 mm x 11.65 mm) | 14.06 x 9.26 x 0.44 in (357 x 235 x 11.2 mm) Width: 14.06” (357 mm) Depth: 9.26” (235 mm) Height: 0.44” (11.2 mm) |
Weight | 4.06 lb (1.84 kg) | 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) |
Colors | - |
|
Keyboard and Trackpad |
|
|
Display | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info |
|
|
Ports | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 5540 |
| Left (5)
Right (3)
|
Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Processor |
|
|
Integrated Graphics |
|
|
Memory |
|
|
Discrete Graphics |
|
|
Storage |
|
|
Connectivity | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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 |
|
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
|
Battery | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Size |
|
|
Power Supply |
| 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5VDC/6.67A. |
Software | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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 7.5 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
|
Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Camera |
|
|
Audio |
|
|
Misc | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Sensors |
|
|
Security |
|
|
Warranty | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Dell Precision 5550 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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 Precision 5540 was introduced by Dell about a year earlier in 2019. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro T2000 with 4GB GDDR5.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Precision 5550 and Dell Precision 5540 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the Dell Precision 5550 weighs 4.06 lbs. about 3% heavier than the 3.93 lbs. Dell Precision 5540. Moreover, measured at 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.46”, the Dell Precision 5550 is just as portable as the Dell Precision 5540 at 14.06” x 9.26” x 0.44”.
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 5540, 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. 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.
Comments
Ask questions or share your thought and experience about the comparison between Dell Precision 5550 and Dell Precision 5540.