Dell Precision 5560 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 5560 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW). 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 5560 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 5560 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

ultra-sharp 4k display

lightweight, sleek design

excellent build quality

reliable security features

high cost premium

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

excellent keyboard feel

advanced security features

higher price point

moderate battery life

heavier than competitors

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 5560 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
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84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 5560 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.165 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.75 cm
Weight 2.04 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre reinforced plastic (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic hybrid (top)
Colour Grey Black paint
DISPLAY Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 145 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Premium Panel Guarantee, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.1752 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, 86.2% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11850H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 96 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A2000 NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR camera, RGB camera, 78.5 degrees Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
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 ALC3281-CG Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 170 Watt
INPUT Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (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 USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 5560 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to HDMI/USB Type A adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor, electromagnetic compass, lid-open sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
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