Dell Precision 5550 Overview
Display Options:
• 15.6” screen with near-borderless design
• Options include:
• Full HD+ (1920×1200) – Anti-glare, 500 nits
• UHD+ (3840×2400) – Touchscreen, 100% AdobeRGB, 500 nits
Processor (CPU):
• Up to Intel Xeon W-10855M or
• 10th Gen Intel Core i5/i7/i9 H-series
Graphics (GPU):
• Integrated Intel UHD or
• NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / T2000 with 4 GB GDDR6 (professional GPUs)
Memory (RAM):
• Up to 64GB DDR4, ECC or non-ECC depending on CPU
Storage:
• Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (can support dual SSDs)
Ports:
• 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
• 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
• SD card reader
• Headphone/mic combo jack
• Optional USB-C to legacy adapter (HDMI, USB-A)
Battery:
• Options for 56 Whr or 86 Whr
• Battery life depends heavily on display and workload
Build & Design:
• Slim and light for a workstation – similar in build to the XPS line
• Premium aluminum chassis, carbon fiber palm rest
Security & Features:
• Fingerprint reader (optional)
• IR camera for Windows Hello
• Dell Optimizer for performance and battery tuning
Operating System:
• Windows 10 Pro (upgradeable to Windows 11)
• Linux (Ubuntu) available on select configurations
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👍 Pros:
• Gorgeous 16:10 display with great color accuracy
• Powerful workstation-grade performance in a sleek chassis
• Good keyboard and touchpad
• Premium build quality
👎 Cons:
• Can get hot and loud under heavy load
• Battery life on UHD+ version is shorter
• Limited legacy ports (mostly USB-C)
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