Dell Precision 5550 vs. MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 5550 and MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK). 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

MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful workstation performance

vibrant 4k display

lightweight, portable design

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 5550 and MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
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85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5550 vs. MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.165 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.05 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Grey -
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 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 WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 Mobile Intel HM370
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel vPro Platform Eligibility -
MEMORY Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T2000 NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.5 degrees -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A 230 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
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)
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 5550 MSI WS65 9TK (1057UK)
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ExpressCharge Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years
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