Dell Precision 3551 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 3551 and Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 P72 (20MB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

expandable memory and storage

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

moderate battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3551 and Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3551 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 1.499 cm 41.6 cm x 28.1 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 1.89 kg 3.4 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - 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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 3
STORAGE Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P620 NVIDIA Quadro P600 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees 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 ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Wave MAXXAudio Pro High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
BATTERY Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A 230 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
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 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3551 Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MB)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, 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, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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