Design and Build

The Dell Precision 5550 comes across as a 15.6-inch laptop that sports an aluminum chassis with a 11.6mm width and 1.84kg weight. It is available in Silver color, and features a backlit keyboard with an optional touchscreen. The users have praised that the build quality of the device is high, however, some of them have also made a comment that it is the heavier choice compared to the Latitude 7420.

• Aluminum chassis, 11.6mm thick
• Backlit keyboard
• Optional touchscreen
• 1.84kg weight
• No 2-in-1 design

Dell Precision 5550 Display

The Precision 5550 is equipped with a 15.6-inch 4K UHD+ IGZO screen (3840x2400, 60Hz) that offers 500 nits of brightness and has ~290 PPI. It supports 100% AdobeRGB. One of the best things about the display is that it is very clear and detailed while the battery runs out very quickly. The users are impressed with its color reproduction yet they are experiencing powering down caused by high battery usage.

• 4K UHD+ IGZO (3840x2400, 60Hz)
• 500 nits brightness
• 100% AdobeRGB
• Anti-glare coating
• No 120Hz option

Performance and Software

The Dell Precision 5550 is speedy in operation as it is driven by Intel Core i7-10875H (8-core, 5.1GHz) accompanied with NVIDIA Quadro T2000. The system comes with a 16GB or 32GB DDR4 RAM and Windows 10 Pro (which can be upgraded to Windows 11). It dominates in what is called creative work, as it is faster than the Latitude 7420. The users agree with it and say it is the strongest point of the device but add that the heat output is high.

• Intel Core i7-10875H, 8-core
• 16GB or 32GB DDR4 RAM
• NVIDIA Quadro T2000
• Windows 10 Pro (upgradable to 11)
• No integrated graphics option

The i7-10875H and Quadro T2000 handle intensive workloads, with Windows 11 optimizing performance, but it’s power-hungry compared to the Latitude 7420.

Storage and Ports

The Precision 5550 includes 512GB or 1TB NVMe SSD, two USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), one USB-A, and a full-size SD slot. It supports external displays via USB-C. Users praise storage speed but note fewer ports than the Latitude 7420.

• 512GB or 1TB NVMe SSD
• 2 USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), 1 USB-A, SD card
• External display support
• No HDMI
• No microSD slot

Battery and Charging

The Precision 5550 has an 86Wh battery, offering up to 12 hours (light use). It supports 130W USB-C charging (0–80% in ~1.2 hours). Real-world use yields 6–8 hours with 4K display. Users note shorter battery life than the Latitude 7420.

• 86Wh battery
• Up to 12h (light use)
• 130W USB-C charging
• 6–8h real-world
• No wireless charging

Connectivity

The Precision 5550 supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1, and no cellular option. It includes a 720p webcam and dual speakers. Connectivity is reliable but lacks Wi-Fi 6E compared to the Latitude 7420. Users praise Wi-Fi speed but note poor webcam quality.

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1
• 720p webcam
• Dual speakers
• No cellular
• No Wi-Fi 6E

Pricing and Availability

Introduced as part of the lineup at the $1999 mark (i7-10875H, 16GB, 512GB) was the Precision 5550 that people could purchase from Dell and other retailers starting May 2020. The higher-ending machine fueled by 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD would make you part with $2499. Out of stock in 2022, the unit is only obtainable in the form of a used workstation that goes for something within the range of $800-$1200. Users enjoy the power of the device in a stable condition, but they may not like it as it is more portable than the Latitude 7420.