Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) vs. Dell Precision 5560

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) and Dell Precision 5560. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

powerful processor

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive

average battery life

noisy under load

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) and Dell Precision 5560
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) vs. Dell Precision 5560 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm 34.44 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.165 cm
Weight 2.67 kg 2.04 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 145
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle 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
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
CPU Intel Xeon E3-1505MV5 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11850H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 Intel WM590
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 3 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M2200 / Intel HD Graphics P530 NVIDIA RTX A2000
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features - IR camera, RGB camera, 78.5 degrees
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 ALC3268 Realtek ALC3281-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit Edition) + Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit Edition Licence Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Dell Precision 5560
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, USB-C to HDMI/USB Type A adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor, electromagnetic compass, lid-open sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
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