DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 inch IPS SSD Quadro Silver

MPN: 15WX5  |  EAN: 5397184010082  |  Model: Precision 5520

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DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 inch IPS SSD Quadro Silver - 15WX5 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
3D Design (CAD)
Just Right
Amateur Photo Editing
Just Right
Casual Gaming
Just Right
College (Students)
Just Right
Watching Movies
Just Right
Basic Video Editing
Just Right
Pro Graphic Design
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Pro Music Production
Just Right
Bookkeeping
Just Right
Front-end Development
Very Good
Social Media
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Use At the Client's
Very Good
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Very Good
Use in Public Places
Outstanding
Use Around the Office
Outstanding
Carrying All the Time
Very Good
Carrying Occasionally
Very Good
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Just Right
Windows
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Just Right

Its a powerful CAD workstation

From running visual and structural simulations to rendering your next animated showpiece, the Precision 5520’s multi-core CPU and NVIDIA Quadro M1200 GPU will help bring your ideas and designs to life.

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

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.

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!

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

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. With 8 GB GB RAM, and a Intel Core i7 CPU, the Precision 5520 delivers great results.

Give your Images the professional touch

The on-board Memory size of 8 GB and the quad-core Intel Core i7-6820HQ 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 IPS technology gives you vivid colours and great viewing angles whilst the 1920 x 1080 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

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 256 GB. Also, the Intel Core i7-6820HQ processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Its all about the Beats

When you need crystal clear audio and plenty of grunt for processing and encoding, the Precision 5520 can handle everything you throw at it. A selection of ports allow you to connect instruments and devices, while the 2.7 GHz takes care of the actual production work.

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

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 8 GB of RAM helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on its high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i7-6820HQ processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the Precision 5520

Surf the web at speed thanks to the Precision 5520’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.

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

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

With its 12 hours battery life, the Precision 5520 offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.

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.

With a great run time of approximately 12 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

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

With a great run time of approximately 12 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

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!

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 3.9 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

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

When you're more concerned about what your laptop does than how it looks, the Precision 5520 is a safe bet.

Looks very professional

The Precision 5520 has got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment.

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Product Description

This smart laptop is ready for the intensity of your creative passion, with world-class performance and incredible design. The NVIDIA Quadro graphics are to die for, giving all of your video and design software a professional touch that is simply irresistible to those searching to take their editing skills to another level. The beautiful graphics are also complemented by 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, giving you the opportunity to see your work in Full HD, allowing you to work on intricate designs much more easily than on pixelated laptops. If your creativity equates to an impossible workload, this laptop's 7th generation processor will allow you to meet your deadlines with time to spare, giving you a desirable edge when it comes to getting you work done on time. Combined with its USB 3.0 ports, you will be an unstoppable force, with the ability to transfer images and videos between devices in matter of seconds.

Technical Specifications

DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 inch IPS SSD Quadro Silver - 15WX5 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black, Silver
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display Brightness 400 cd/m²
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7
Processor Model Intel Core i7-6820HQ
Processor Speed 2.7 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 8 GB
RAM Speed 2400 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
SSD Capacity 256 GB
Storage Total Capacity 256 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA Quadro M1200
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530
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 7 Professional
Battery
Battery Life 12 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 23.53 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