Dell Precision 3551 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Precision 3551 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL). 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 P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

advanced security features

heavy design

limited graphics power

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3551 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3551 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 1.499 cm 36.198 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.89 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P620 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 8 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
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 High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
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 P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 95% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
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