Dell XPS 15 9500 vs. Dell Precision 5540: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Dell XPS 15 9500 and Dell Precision 5540, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 15 9500 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 15 9500 is better than Dell Precision 5540.
2020 vs. 2019
Dell Precision 5540 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5540 is better than Dell XPS 15 9500.
Dell Precision 5540 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 Precision 5540 has more ports and slots count than the Dell XPS 15 9500. It has eight versus six amount of ports and slots on the Dell XPS 15 9500.
Ports | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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full-size SD card slot | Yes | Yes |
HDMI | No | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | Yes |
power port | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x2 | Yes |
USB-A | No | Yes x2 |
USB-C | Yes | No |
Total | 6 | 8 |
Dell Precision 5540 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell XPS 15 9500. It has six versus four commonly used ports and slots on the Dell XPS 15 9500.
Ports | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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full-size SD card slot | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | Yes |
HDMI | No | Yes |
power port | No | Yes |
USB-A | No | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | No |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 15 9500 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 XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Released | 2020 | 2019 |
Release Date | Release Date: May 13, 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,299.99 | Starting at $1,339 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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) | 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 |
| 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) |
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Display | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Left (3)
Right (3)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Processor |
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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 5540 |
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Battery | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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Battery Life | Full HD+ model
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Power Supply |
| 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5VDC/6.67A. |
Software | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 7.5 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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Misc | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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Warranty | - | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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