DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 inch IGZO IPS SSD Quadro Silver
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Acer Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-58VP (Black)
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3D Design (CAD) |
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. | ||
Pro Video Editing |
With this Precision 5520's resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to discern which video sequence makes the cut. Continuously tweaking video clips requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 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 one device to another. | ||
Amateur Photo Editing |
Creating beautiful visuals with amazing fidelity can be achieved with this Laptop's great display that supports a resolution of up to 3840 x 2160 pixels. Performance wise, it's Memory size of 16 GB and the multi-core processor allows you to multi-task with ease. Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 4141.52 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. |
Creating beautiful visuals with amazing fidelity can be achieved with this Laptop's great display that supports a resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels. Performance wise, it's Memory size of 8 GB and the multi-core processor allows you to multi-task with ease. Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 6036.5 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. | |
Hardcore 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 the 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. |
A resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, means rich graphics to shoot Zombies or cross the galaxy in detail Your 's Intel Core i5-8250U processor means whilst your thumbs may struggle with the Call of Duty or Doom your will not. The 8 GB RAM combines nicely with the GPU on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 which hits a 3DMark benchmark score of 6036.5, and the 4 cores CPU hit a Passmark benchmark of 7577 You can have the 'dark arcade experience' without tapping blindly thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | |
Casual Gaming |
Whether your scoring in FIFA or battling knights in Assassins' Creed a basic laptop won't cut the mustard. The 2.9 GHz 4 cores processor and NVIDIA Quadro M1200 will ensure smooth game and the advanced wifi ensure you'll be victorious in any adventure. |
Whether your scoring in FIFA or battling knights in Assassins' Creed a basic laptop won't cut the mustard. The 1.60 GHz 4 cores processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 will ensure smooth game and the advanced wifi ensure you'll be victorious in any adventure. | |
College (Students) |
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. |
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. | |
Watching Movies |
High quality video on your Precision 5520's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available. |
High quality video on your Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-58VP's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available. | |
Basic Video Editing |
With 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 16 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. |
With a resolution of 1920 x 1080 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 8 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 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. | |
Pro Graphic Design |
The on-board Memory size of 16 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 IPS 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. | ||
Simple Music Editing |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. | |
Pro Music Production |
Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (3840 x 2160 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup. |
Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (1920 x 1080 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup. | |
Bookkeeping |
The 15.6 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your Dell's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance |
The 15.6 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your 's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance | |
Front-end Development |
Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the Precision 5520 is a very capable option. It's multi-core CPU & 16 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 3840 x 2160 pixels screen. |
Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-58VP is a very capable option. It's multi-core CPU & 8 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen. | |
Back-end Development |
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. | ||
Social Media |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Precision 5520 will do just fine. |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-58VP will do just fine. | |
Browsing |
All components of your Dell will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources |
All components of your will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources | |
Documents |
Presentations, spreadsheets 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'! |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i5-8250U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! | |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. | ||
Use in Public Places |
The 12 hours battery life in the Precision 5520 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. |
The 10 hours battery life in the Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-58VP is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. | |
Short Journeys |
The 12 hours battery life in the Precision 5520 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. |
The 10 hours battery life in the Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-58VP has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. | |
Long Journeys |
With a great run time of approximately 12 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 10 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Use Around the Office |
The 12 hours battery life in the Precision 5520 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. |
The 10 hours battery life in the Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-58VP can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. | |
Use At the Client's |
With a great run time of approximately 12 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 10 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Carrying All the Time |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2.222 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. | |
Carrying Occasionally |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2 kg weight should suit your needs just fine. |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.222 kg weight should suit your needs just fine. | |
Working in Low Light |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | |
Presentations |
It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types. |
It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types. | |
Cool Look |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. | ||
Regular Look |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
Business Look |
It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. | ||
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Battery Life | 12 hours | 10 hours | |
Cable Lock Slot | Yes | - | |
Cable Lock Slot Type | Kensington | - | |
Camera | 1 | 1 | |
Camera Frame Rate | 30 fps | - | |
Camera Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
Camera Resolution (Numeric) | 0.92 MP | - | |
Colour | Black, Silver | Black | |
Convertible | - | Yes | |
Dimesnsions - Depth | 23.53 cm | 25.8 cm | |
Dimesnsions - Height | 1.11 cm | 1.7 cm | |
Dimesnsions - Height (front) | 1.15 cm | - | |
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) | 1.68 cm | - | |
Dimesnsions - Width | 35.7 cm | 38.1 cm | |
Display Brightness | 400 cd/m² | - | |
Display HD Type | 4K Ultra HD | FHD | |
Display Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | |
Display Technology Name | IGZO IPS | IPS | |
Display Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | |
Energy Star Certified | Yes | - | |
Form Factor | Clamshell | Convertible (Folder) | |
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated | NVIDIA Quadro M1200 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 | |
Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel HD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | |
Graphics Card Type | Dedicated | Dedicated | |
HDD Capacity | - | 1000 GB | |
HDMI Port | 1 | 1 | |
HDMI Version | 1.4 | - | |
Keyboard Back-lit | Yes | Yes | |
Manufacturer | Dell | - | |
Manufacturer Part Number | PRM5520HN0C2 | - | |
Memory Card Reader | 1 | 1 | |
Microphone | 1 | 1 | |
Model Name | Precision 5520 | - | |
Network Bluetooth Type | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
Network Wired Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps | - | |
Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac | b/g/n/ac | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windows | |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Home | |
Processor Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Processor Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores | |
Processor Family | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i5-8 | |
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-7820HQ | Intel Core i5-8250U | |
Processor Speed | 2.9 GHz | 1.60 GHz | |
Processor Threads | 8 | 8 | |
RAM Size | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
RAM Speed | 2400 MHz | - | |
RAM Type | DDR4-SDRAM | DDR4-SDRAM | |
Sound System | MaxxAudio Pro | - | |
SSD Capacity | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
Storage Total Capacity | 512 GB | 1256 GB | |
Storage Type | SSD | HDD + SSD | |
Subwoofer | - | Yes | |
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports | 1 | - | |
USB 2.0 Ports | - | 1 | |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports | - | 1 | |
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports | 2 | - | |
Weight | 2 kg | 2.222 kg |
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