Dell Precision 5560 vs. Dell XPS 15 9500: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 5560 and Dell XPS 15 9500 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 5560 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5560 is better than Dell XPS 15 9500.
2021 vs. 2020
Intel Xeon W-11955M inside Dell Precision 5560 has a 25% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell XPS 15 9500.
Dell Precision 5560 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell XPS 15 9500. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Dell XPS 15 9500.
Dell XPS 15 9500 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Dell XPS 15 9500 over Dell Precision 5560.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 5560 and Dell XPS 15 9500.
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 5560 | Dell XPS 15 9500 |
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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 5560 | Dell XPS 15 9500 |
Released | 2021 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 | Release Date: May 13, 2020 |
Pricing | - | Starting at $1,299.99 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5560 | Dell XPS 15 9500 |
Dimensions | 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.30 - 0.56” (344.4 x 230.3 x 7.7 - 11.64 mm) | 13.56 x 9.07 x 0.30 - 0.71 in (344.40 x 230.30 x 7.70 - 18 mm) Width: 13.56” (344.40 mm) Depth: 9.07” (230.30 mm) Height: 0.30 - 0.71” (7.70 - 18 mm) |
Weight | 4.06 lb (1.84 kg) |
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Colors | - |
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Display | Dell Precision 5560 | Dell XPS 15 9500 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 5560 | Dell XPS 15 9500 |
Left (3)
Right (3)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5560 | Dell XPS 15 9500 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Memory Slots
| 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM. |
Discrete Graphics |
| NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q (Optional) Turning Architecture, 4GB GDDR6 128-bit, 1035 → 1200 MHz, 1024 CUDA Cores. |
Storage | Hard Drive Slots
| 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB Removable M.2 2230/2280 PCIe® 3x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 32 Gbps. |
Fans Number | - | 2 |
Connectivity | Dell Precision 5560 | Dell XPS 15 9500 |
Wi-Fi | Intel AX201 Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Battery | Dell Precision 5560 | Dell XPS 15 9500 |
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Battery Life | - | Full HD+ model
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Power Supply | 90W 130W USB-C power adapter. |
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Software | Dell Precision 5560 | Dell XPS 15 9500 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 LTS RedHat 8.2 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 5560 | Dell XPS 15 9500 |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5560 | Dell XPS 15 9500 |
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Warranty | 1-Year Basic Onsite Service | - |
Key Features | Dell Precision 5560 | Dell XPS 15 9500 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Precision 5560, a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Xeon W-11955M with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro RTX A2000 with 4GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch XPS 15 9500 was introduced by Dell about a year earlier in mid-2020. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10885H with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro GTX 1650Ti with 4GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Precision 5560 and Dell XPS 15 9500 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the Dell Precision 5560 weighs 4.06 lbs. about 1% heavier than the 4 lbs. Dell XPS 15 9500. Moreover, measured at 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.56”, the Dell Precision 5560 is considerably more portable than the Dell XPS 15 9500 at 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.71”.
There are a toal number of 6 ports and slots available on Dell Precision 5560. That includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a lock slot, a USB-C port, a full-size SD card slot, and a headphone jack. With that said, it has the same number of ports and slots as the Dell XPS 15 9500 including two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a lock slot, a USB-C port, a full-size SD card slot, and a headphone jack.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Precision 5560 supports up to 64GB 3200 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 XPS 15 9500, it supports up to 64GB 2933 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.
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