MacBook Pro 15” (2018) vs. Dell Precision 3551: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 15” (2018) and Dell Precision 3551 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Pro 15” (2018) Pros
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Dell Precision 3551 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 3551 is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
2020 vs. 2018
Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell Precision 3551 has a 41% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-8950HK inside MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
Dell Precision 3551 supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Pro 15” (2018). It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
Dell Precision 3551 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Pro 15” (2018). It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
Dell Precision 3551 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 MacBook Pro 15” (2018) since it has onboard memory.
Memory | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Dell Precision 3551 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future. 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.
Slots | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
Released | 2018 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced on July 13, 2018 | - |
Pricing |
| Starting at $939 |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
Dimensions | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) | 14.13” x 9.30” x 0.88 - 0.98” (359.1 mm x 236.2 mm x 22.48 - 24.92 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) | 4.16 lbs (1.89 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | - |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
Left (2)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
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Memory | 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
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Discrete Graphics |
| NVIDIA Quadro P620 (Optional) Pascal Architecture, 4GB GDDR5 128-bit, 1177 → 1442 MHz, 512 CUDA Cores. |
Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD |
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Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
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Ethernet | - | Intel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controller |
Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
Size | 83.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Battery Life |
| Up to 20 hours of battery life With optional 6-cell 97 Wh battery. |
Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter |
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Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | 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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
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Security |
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In the box |
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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 SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | Dell Precision 3551 |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Pro 15” , a 15.4-inch machine, in mid-2018. It is powered by up to a hexa-core Intel Core i9-8950HK with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB HBM2.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Precision 3551 was introduced by Dell about two years later 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 P620 with 4GB GDDR5.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook Pro 15” (2018) has a 15.4-inch display which is quite similar size to the 15.6-inch Dell Precision 3551. In addition, The MacBook Pro 15” (2018) weighs 4.02 lbs. about 3% lighter than the 4.16 lbs. Dell Precision 3551. Moreover, measured at 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61”, the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) is much more portable than the Dell Precision 3551 at 14.14” x 9.3” x 0.98”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) supports up to 32GB 2400 MHz DDR4 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. It also has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion.
For Dell Precision 3551, it supports up to 64GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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