Dell XPS 15 9500 vs. Dell Precision 5550: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 15 9500 and Dell Precision 5550 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 15 9500 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Dell XPS 15 9500 over Dell Precision 5550.
Dell Precision 5550 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Dell Precision 5550 over Dell XPS 15 9500.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 15 9500 and Dell Precision 5550.
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 XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5550 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 ECC |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5550 |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | Release Date: May 13, 2020 | - |
Pricing | Starting at $1,299.99 | - |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5550 |
Dimensions | 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) | 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.46” (344.4 mm x 230.30 mm x 11.65 mm) |
Weight |
| 4.06 lb (1.84 kg) |
Colors |
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Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5550 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5550 |
Left (3)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5550 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM. |
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Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q (Optional) Turning Architecture, 4GB GDDR6 128-bit, 1035 → 1200 MHz, 1024 CUDA Cores. |
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Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB Removable M.2 2230/2280 PCIe® 3x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 32 Gbps. |
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Fans Number | 2 | - |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5550 |
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 XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5550 |
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Battery Life | Full HD+ model
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Software | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5550 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 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 |
Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5550 |
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Misc | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5550 |
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Warranty | - | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) |
Key Features | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5550 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 15 9500, a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-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 GTX 1650Ti with 4GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Precision 5550 was introduced by Dell around the same year in 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 T2000 with 4GB GDDR5.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell XPS 15 9500 and Dell Precision 5550 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Dell XPS 15 9500 weighs 4 lbs. about 1% lighter than the 4.06 lbs. Dell Precision 5550. Moreover, measured at 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.71”, the Dell XPS 15 9500 is much bulkier than the Dell Precision 5550 at 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.46”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 15 9500 supports up to 64GB 2933 MHz DDR4 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 5550, it supports up to 64GB 2933 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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