M1 MacBook Pro 13” vs. Dell Precision 5550: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the M1 MacBook Pro 13” and Dell Precision 5550 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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M1 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 13” is better than Dell Precision 5550.
Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 13” has a 9% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell Precision 5550.
M1 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.1 pounds, 24% lighter than the 4.06 pounds Dell Precision 5550.
Weight | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
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Pound | 3.1 lbs. | 4.06 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.41 kg | 1.84 kg |
Dell Precision 5550 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5550 is better than M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Dell Precision 5550 supports a larger memory capacity than the M1 MacBook Pro 13”. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
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 M1 MacBook Pro 13” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | Unified | DDR4 ECC |
Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro T2000 4GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
Dell Precision 5550 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
Dell Precision 5550 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced on November 10th, 2020 | - |
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Exterior | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 15.6 mm) | 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.46” (344.4 mm x 230.30 mm x 11.65 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) | 4.06 lb (1.84 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | - |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
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Connectivity | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 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 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Battery | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
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Software | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Big Sur | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 8.2 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player | Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
Camera & Audio | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
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Warranty | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Dell Precision 5550 |
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