Dell Precision 7540 vs. Dell Precision 5560: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 7540 and Dell Precision 5560 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 7540 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 7540 is better than Dell Precision 5560.
Dell Precision 7540 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Precision 5560. It supports up to 128GB versus 64GB of system memory on the Dell Precision 5560.
Dell Precision 5560 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5560 is better than Dell Precision 7540.
2021 vs. 2019
Intel Xeon W-11955M inside Dell Precision 5560 has a 23% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Xeon E-2286M inside Dell Precision 7540.
Dell Precision 5560 weighed 4.06 pounds, 28% lighter than the 5.57 pounds Dell Precision 7540.
Weight | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
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Pound | 5.57 lbs. | 4.06 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.53 kg | 1.84 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 7540 and Dell Precision 5560.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 ECC RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
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Slots | x4 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 ECC | DDR4 ECC |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
Released | 2019 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on May 11, 2021 |
Pricing | Starting at $1,149 | - |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
Dimensions |
| 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.30 - 0.56” (344.4 x 230.3 x 7.7 - 11.64 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 5.57 lbs (2.53 kg) | 4.06 lb (1.84 kg) |
Colors |
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Display | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
| Left (3)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
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Memory |
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Storage |
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
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 |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet |
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Battery | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
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Power Supply | 180 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5 VDC/9.23 A. | 90W 130W USB-C power adapter. |
Software | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 7.5 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 |
Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
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Misc | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
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Warranty | 3 Years Hardware Service with Onsite Service After Remote Diagnosis | 1-Year Basic Onsite Service |
Key Features | Dell Precision 7540 | Dell Precision 5560 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Precision 7540, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2019. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Xeon E-2286M with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 with 6GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Precision 5560 was introduced by Dell about two years 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 A2000 with 4GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Precision 7540 and Dell Precision 5560 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the Dell Precision 7540 weighs 5.57 lbs. about 37% heavier than the 4.06 lbs. Dell Precision 5560. Moreover, measured at 14.87” x 9.89” x 1.18”, the Dell Precision 7540 is much bulkier than the Dell Precision 5560 at 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.56”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Precision 7540 supports up to 128GB 3200 MHz DDR4 ECC memory that you can upgrade with four memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with three M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install additional SSDs to expand the storage on the device. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For Dell Precision 5560, it supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 ECC 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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