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.
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 512 GB, a powerful 2.9 GHz processor and a dedicated graphics card which makes this laptop perfect for high-resolution video projects.
Resolution of up to 3840 x 2160 pixels means you can work in greater detail
Running editing programs such as photoshop is possible due to the inclusion of 16 GB of RAM and the 4 cores-core processor.
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 4141.5 .
In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.
The Memory card reader makes loading images from you camera straightforward.
Basic games might need more than basic hardware. The Precision 5520 is a good choice for casual gamers, offering enough CPU power, RAM and storage to get the job done – hardcore gamers may need something a little meatier though.
As a student or researcher, the Precision 5520 provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n/ac WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various dev environments. The Precision 5520 sports an Intel Core i7-7820HQ , (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy 16 GB of RAM to power your VMs and dev tools.
Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i7-7820HQ processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the Precision 5520
The Precision 5520 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Precision 5520 will do just fine.
Designed to be carried about, the Precision 5520 can be used everywhere in your home thanks to its 12 hours battery life.
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 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.
A long journey doesn’t mean wasted time with the Precision 5520 thanks to its massive 12 hours battery life.
If you’re always on the move around your office, you need a laptop that moves with you. The Precision 5520 offers 12 hours of battery life so you can swap desks as much as you like between charges.
Thanks to a 12 hours battery life, the Precision 5520 lets you work and work and work while visiting client sites.
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 3.9 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine.
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 3.9 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble.
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.
Ensure everyone can see your presentation with the 1 . With an 1 and several you will always be able to connect to an external projector or screen.
When you're more concerned about what your laptop does than how it looks, the Precision 5520 is a safe bet.
Traditional and corporate, the Precision 5520 will not be out of place in any office, anywhere in the world.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Colour | Black, Silver |
Form Factor | Clamshell |
Display | |
Display HD Type | 4K |
Display Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
Display Size | 15.6 inches |
Display Technology Name | 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 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 |
Keyboard Language | English |
Software | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit |
Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 Pro |
Battery | |
Battery Life | 11.95 hours |
Security | |
Cable Lock Slot | Yes |
Cable Lock Slot Type | Kensington |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Dimesnsions - Depth | 23.5 inches |
Dimesnsions - Height | 1.1 inches |
Dimesnsions - Height (front) | 1.1 inches |
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) | 1.6 inches |
Dimesnsions - Width | 35.7 inches |
Weight | 3.92 lbs |
Certifications & Compliance | |
Energy Star Certified | Yes |