DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 IGZO IPS SSD Silver

MPN: YV6XH  |  EAN: 5397184077528  |  Model: Precision 5520

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DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 IGZO IPS SSD Silver - YV6XH Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
3D Design (CAD)
Very Good
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
Very Good
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Very Good
Use Around the Office
Outstanding
Use At the Client's
Very Good
Carrying All the Time
Very Good
Carrying Occasionally
Very Good
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Cool Look
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
Touchscreen
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Very Good

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

The Precision 5520 's resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels pixels, offers exceptional visual clarity for editing videos. It has a decent total storage capacity of 1000 GB, a powerful 2.9 GHz processor and a dedicated graphics card which makes this laptop perfect for high-resolution video projects.

Great for photo editing

The Dell powerful Intel Core i7 processor makes image manipulation a breeze. And the high resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels display ensures your pictures really ‘pop’ when you’re done.

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 32 GB RAM combines nicely with the GPU on the NVIDIA Quadro M1200 which hits a 3DMark benchmark score of 4141.5 , 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

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

All about the Films!

With a high resolution Advanced screen the excellent Precision 5520 was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.

Videos for fun

You need to pack a lot into this screen, hence a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for.

Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 32 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA Quadro M1200 graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another.

Give your Images the professional touch

The on-board Memory size of 32 GB and the quad-core Intel Core i7-7820HQ processor on this laptop allows you to quickly convert high ppi image formats and rapidly iterate through your concepts.

The NVIDIA Quadro M1200 graphics card offers extra power for rendering your creative work on to your spacious 15.6 inches display. 

The screen built with IGZO technology gives you vivid colours and great viewing angles whilst the 3840 x 2160 pixels resolutions provides the necessary detail.

It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Music and Audio

Making your first steps in music editing? The Precision 5520 has what it takes to deliver your audio craft.

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 1000 GB hard drive, you’ve got plenty of space to store work in progress

Book keeping

Managing finances has never been simpler. The Precision 5520 has enough processing power to manage even the largest spreadsheets. And the inclusion of a makes typing and updating numbers even easier.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

With a 9457 CPU and 32 GB of RAM, the Precision 5520 is ideal for front-end development. Whether you’re coding basic HTML5, or working with more complex JavaScript frameworks, this laptop has everything you need.

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 32 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 32 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.

A sizeable drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the Precision 5520 .

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Precision 5520 will do just fine.

Battery life is fairly decent

Light and powerful, the 11.9 hours battery life of the Precision 5520 allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

For anyone who works on the road, or outside the office, portability is everything. With a battery life of 11.9 hours, the Precision 5520 can go the distance for you while working on the move.

The Precision 5520 allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 11.9 hours battery life.

With a great run time of approximately 11.9 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

If you work in a hot desk environment, portability will be key. The Precision 5520 comes with 11.9 hours battery life so you can move around the office as much as you need.

Thanks to a 11.9 hours battery life, the Precision 5520 lets you work and work and work while visiting client sites.

Suits your occasional mobility

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 3.9 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine.

Great to use on the go!

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 3.9 lbs weight is enough to get the job done.

Working in the dark

The light may be low, but the Precision 5520 allows you to work or play around the clock. Make every keystroke count thanks to the 1 .

Presentations

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

Slick package

Boasting clean lines and premium looks, the Precision 5520 showcases your refined taste in mobile devices. Guaranteed to make your friends green with envy.

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Product Description

Everyday meets high performance in the DELL Precision, which lives up to its name with its 3840 x 2160 pixel display, giving you a glossy and intricate display that you can rely on for all your work needs. Whether you edit videos or use graphic design software, the DELL Precision can give you the Full HD that you need to create detailed design and creative work, while being able to watch films in perfect color and clarity. Not only this, but allow the DELL Precision to find the optimal settings for your workspace, and never feel the need to change the settings of your laptop again. DELL Precision Optimizer can do all the hard work for you, by using its superior knowledge of different settings to find the right ones for your working conditions, giving you an overall better digital experience. If it couldn't get any better, the DELL Precision has also been tested for reliability, so you can use the same applications day after day without finding fault.

Technical Specifications

DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 IGZO IPS SSD Silver - YV6XH 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
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 32 GB
RAM Speed 2400 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
SSD Capacity 1000 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1000 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 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 11.9 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 23.53 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 1.7 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 1.15 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 1.68 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 35.7 cm
Weight 1.78 kg
Certifications & Compliance
Energy Star Certified Yes