Dell Precision 5550 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 5550 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ). 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 5550 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 5550 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

excellent build quality

good thermal management

expensive price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

ultralight carbon chassis

high-resolution display

robust security features

versatile connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 5550 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5550 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.165 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 2.05 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, carbon fibre, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 145 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features UltraSharp, anti-glare, IGZO technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.1752 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 Mobile Intel WM490
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel vPro Platform Eligibility Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Dell Precision 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T2000 NVIDIA Quadro T2000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.5 degrees ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
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 201
BATTERY Dell Precision 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Dell Precision 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
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 5550 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint 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
SAR Value - 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2.512 W/kg (body)
0.967 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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