DELL Precision 3551 Mobile Workstation

DELL Precision 3551 Mobile Workstation

Built with the hallmark traits of a workstation, the Dell Precision 3551 suits users who specialize in technical graphics work or other jobs that keep the machine running continuously for very long periods. With specs updated to the new generation, its performance gives users complete peace of mind.

DELL Precision 3551 Has a Rugged Design That Keeps Many Strengths of the Previous Generation

With the Dell Precision 3551, users get a design that has not changed much from the previous-generation 3550. It still has the thick, unmistakably workstation chassis, made from precisely CNC-machined solid aluminum. Dell seems to have followed the rule of not fixing what isn't broken on the 3551, since all of these elements were warmly received on the previous model.

Fortunately, alongside keeping the design, Dell has also invested in the finish of this chassis. Sturdiness and polish are what users notice in real-world use, and this helps the Dell Precision 3551's chassis keep pace in quality with the brand's powerful earlier workstations (for example, the Precision 3550). In addition, the matte silver paint covering the surface is another strong point, effectively resisting sweat to keep its good looks for a long time.

Since it retains most of the previous generation's traits, the Dell Precision 3551's size and weight still put it in the "heavyweight" class for most users (nearly 1.8kg). For people who travel a lot, this is a drawback, but for those used to workstations, especially older Dell models, it probably isn't a big issue.

The hinge is also sturdily built, giving a solid feel when you open and close the lid.

Sharp Display

With FHD (1920 x 1080) resolution, a WVA display panel (quality comparable to IPS) with wide viewing angles, 45% of the Adobe RGB color gamut and 250 nits of brightness, the Dell Precision 3551's display handles everything from basic tasks like watching movies and browsing the web to more professional work like photo editing and video post-production, delivering very true-to-life, vivid images and colors.

Combined with good brightness, the Dell Precision 3551 lets users work in any conditions: offices with moderate light, outdoors in strong light and more. For more demanding needs, the Dell Precision 3551 also offers a display option with 100% sRGB color gamut and Dell Premier Color.

Solid Keyboard and Touchpad for a Positive Experience

The Dell Precision 3551's keyboard leaves a good impression with its solid, sturdy design, deep travel and well-spaced keys. As a result, typing feels very good, not to mention the slightly concave keycaps that cradle your fingertips. The keyboard frame is also very sturdy, so flex during use is almost nonexistent.

The touchpad keeps the rounded corners of the 3550, matching the rounded theme of the overall design. Its glass-covered surface feels smooth under your fingers while ensuring maximum sensitivity for every swipe and touch gesture. Combined with its large size, every gesture works well thanks to the ample space.

Powerful Performance With New Hardware

Having been announced just this year (2021), the Dell Precision 3551's hardware is all new at launch. For the CPU, the laptop offers a variety of 10th-gen Intel options, the top one being an 8-core, 16-thread Intel Core i9 with 16MB Cache. With outstanding power that rivals the previous generation's "flagship" option (i9-9980HK), stands level with newer competitors and comes with vPro support and more, the Intel Core i9 10885H or Intel Core i7 10875H is fully capable of supporting users with any task today.

Another highlight of the Dell Precision 3551 is its graphics card: with the Nvidia Quadro P620, the Dell Precision 3551 handles technical tasks well and also delivers significantly better performance when rendering.

For the remaining components such as RAM and storage, the Dell Precision 3551 is strong in both default specs and upgradeability. Specifically, users get 8GB of DDR4-2933MHz RAM (upgradeable to a maximum of 64GB in dual channel) along with a 256GB NVMe SSD (upgradeable to a maximum of 2TB) for storage, plenty of room for documents, data sources or heavy projects.

Diverse Connectivity That Fully Meets Communication Needs

For connectivity, the Dell Precision 3551 comes with 3 USB-A 3.2 Gen1 ports, 1 USB-C port with Thunderbolt 3 support, an HDMI 2.0 port, an SD card slot, an RJ-45 LAN port and a 3.5mm headphone combo jack. Overall, this device meets nearly all of users' connectivity needs, providing maximum support for data transfer and communication with peripherals.
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Extra-Large Battery for Decent Battery Life

The Dell Precision 3551 comes with a 97Wh battery that lasts about 4.5-5h, quite long considering the powerful specs it carries. However, with a "Hardcore" machine like the 3551, plugging in is still the better option for users who want to make full use of the product's power.