Dell Precision 3571 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3571 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business. 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 3571 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3571 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

robust build quality

excellent security features

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

limited color options

higher price point

average battery life

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3571 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3571 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.405 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.272 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Grey Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 201
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch, Low Blue Light technology, Super Low Power Panel (SLP) Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel H45 -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Essentials Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A1000 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, RGB camera Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
BATTERY Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V, 6.5 A -
INPUT Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3571 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ExpressCharge -
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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