Dell Precision 3561 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3561 and Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell Precision 3561 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3561 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

excellent connectivity options

durable build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

good battery life

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3561 and Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3561 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.405 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - 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 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72%
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 25 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel WM590 Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 3
STORAGE Dell Precision 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
Secondary Storage - 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T600 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features RGB camera IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Dell Precision 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Dell Precision 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
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 3561 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 ExpressCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80% (non-condensing) -
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