Dell Precision 3551 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Precision 3551 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Dell Precision 3551 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3551 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

expandable memory options

reliable build quality

adequate port selection

decent battery life

heavier design

basic display quality

noisy under load

premium price tag

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

portable design

mediocre display color

no dedicated GPU

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3551 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3551 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 1.499 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.89 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Allocated RAM Size - 2 GB
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Wave MAXXAudio Pro Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 95% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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