DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 inch IGZO IPS SSD Quadro Silver

MPN: PRM5520HN0C2  |  EAN: 0884116280859  |  Model: Precision 5520

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DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 inch IGZO IPS SSD Quadro Silver - PRM5520HN0C2 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
3D Design (CAD)
Just Right
Pro Video Editing
Outstanding
Amateur Photo Editing
Outstanding
Casual Gaming
Very Good
Hardcore Gaming
Just Right
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Outstanding
Basic Video Editing
Outstanding
Pro Graphic Design
Very Good
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Back-end Development
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Very Good
Use Around the Office
Outstanding
Use At the Client's
Very Good
Use in Public Places
Outstanding
Carrying All the Time
Just Right
Carrying Occasionally
Very Good
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
Touchscreen
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding

Its a powerful CAD workstation

From running visual & structural simulations to rendering you next animated or VR showpiece, this laptop's multi-core CPU and its production-focused GPU (the NVIDIA Quadro M1200) can help share your ideas in vivid detail.

Professional Video Production

A multi-core Intel Core i7-7820HQ sits at the heart of the Precision 5520, providing plenty of raw processing power for editing 4K high definition video. With a total storage capacity of 512 GB, the Precision 5520 ensures you have plenty of space to store your footage.

Great for photo editing

Achieve great photo editing results with the Precision 5520 from Dell. It comes with a large NVIDIA Quadro M1200 storage capacity for any pictures you keep on locally on the laptop. It also boasts a handy Memory Card Reader, making it incredibly easy to transfer pictures from your camera while on the move.

Gaming

A resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, means rich graphics to shoot Zombies or cross the galaxy in detail

Your Dell's Intel Core i7-7820HQ processor means whilst your thumbs may struggle with Call of Duty or Doom your will not. 

The 16 GB RAM combines nicely with the GPU on the NVIDIA Quadro M1200 which hits a 3DMark benchmark score of 4141.52, and the 4 cores CPU hit a Passmark benchmark of 9457

You can have the dark arcade experience without tapping blindly thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. 

It's good for academic research

Light, portable, and full-featured, the Precision 5520 is ideal for carrying between offices and libraries. You’ll have all the tools you need to research and write outstanding research papers and theses.

All about the Films!

In addition to its excellent Advanced screen, this laptop comes with a 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution ensuring scenes pop with colour and great fidelity. Also, while watching in the dark, you can start, stop and skip through scenes using the backlit keyboard.

Videos for fun

Whether you’re vlogging on YouTube, or putting together high-quality family videos, the Precision 5520 can meet your needs.

And when you’ve finished editing, the on-board Memory Card Reader makes it simple to transfer and share your video content with others

Give your Images the professional touch

The Precision 5520 is a high spec machine for professional photo and graphics work. Boasting a powerful 2.9 GHz processor and 16 GB RAM, along with a NVIDIA Quadro M1200 dedicated graphics card, this laptop will help you achieve the very best results.

Music and Audio

The Precision 5520 provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 512 GB. Also, the Intel Core i7-7820HQ processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Its all about the Beats

With its wide selection of ports the Precision 5520 sits at the heart of your music production workflow. And with a total storage capacity of 512 GB hard drive, you’ve got plenty of space to store work in progress

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the Precision 5520 is perfect for keeping finances in check. And with a you’ll find it even easier to enter and update figures.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether you’re coding HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks like AJAX, Angular or JQUERY the Precision 5520 is a very capable option. It's 4 cores core CPU and 16 GB of RAM helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on its high quality, 3840 x 2160 pixels screen.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i7-7820HQ, (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB.

Also, its 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-7820HQ processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

The Precision 5520 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the Precision 5520 can comfortably handle. It also comes with of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the Precision 5520 is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.

Battery life is fairly decent

Light and powerful, the 12 hours battery life of the Precision 5520 allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

The Precision 5520 is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 12 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.

The Precision 5520 allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 12 hours battery life.

A long journey doesn’t mean wasted time with the Precision 5520 thanks to its massive 12 hours battery life.

The 12 hours battery life in the Precision 5520 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

Get straight to work on site with the Precision 5520. A 12 hours battery life means you don’t have to start the day hunting for a free power socket.

Suits your occasional mobility

The Precision 5520 is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 2 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Great to use on the go!

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The Precision 5520 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Working in the dark

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Presentations

When delivering presentations, you need to be sure you can connect to the meeting room projector or screen. The 1 offers several different display ports to make sure everyone can see your slideshow.

Looks like your everyday laptop

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 inch IGZO IPS SSD Quadro Silver - PRM5520HN0C2 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black, Silver
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display Brightness 400 cd/m²
Display HD Type 4K Ultra HD
Display Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IGZO IPS
Display Touchscreen Yes
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7
Processor Model Intel Core i7-7820HQ
Processor Speed 2.9 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Speed 2400 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
SSD Capacity 512 GB
Storage Total Capacity 512 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA Quadro M1200
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Audio
Sound System MaxxAudio Pro
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.2
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 1.4
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 2
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Frame Rate 30 fps
Camera Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Camera Resolution (Numeric) 0.92 MP
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Pro
Battery
Battery Life 12 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 23.53 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 1.11 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 1.15 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 1.68 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 35.7 cm
Weight 2 kg
Certifications & Compliance
Energy Star Certified Yes