Dell Precision 5550 vs. Surface Pro 8: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell Precision 5550 and Surface Pro 8 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Dell Precision 5550 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5550 is better than Surface Pro 8.
Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell Precision 5550 has a 39% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Surface Pro 8.
Dell Precision 5550 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Pro 8. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Surface Pro 8.
Dell Precision 5550 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 Surface Pro 8 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 ECC | LPDDR4X |
Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro T2000 4GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
Dell Precision 5550 has a 15.6-inch screen size 19% larger than the 13-inch Surface Pro 8.
Surface Pro 8 Pros
Reasons that Surface Pro 8 is better than Dell Precision 5550.
2021 vs. 2020
Surface Pro 8 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 5550. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 5550.
Surface Pro 8 weighed 1.96 pounds, 52% lighter than the 4.06 pounds Dell Precision 5550.
Weight | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
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Pound | 4.06 lbs. | 1.96 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.84 kg | 0.89 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
Dimensions | 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.46” (344.4 mm x 230.30 mm x 11.65 mm) | 11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” (287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm) |
Weight | 4.06 lb (1.84 kg) | 1.96 lb (889 g) |
Colors | - | Matte Black Platinum |
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Display | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 13 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
| Left (1)
Right (3)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (1)
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
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Memory |
| 8GB 16GB 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM |
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Storage |
| 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB Removable SSD. |
Connectivity | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
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 | Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology |
Battery | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
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Battery Life | - | Up to 16 hours of typical device usage |
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Software | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 8.2 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
Inking | - |
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Warranty | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
Key Features | Dell Precision 5550 | Surface Pro 8 |
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