Processors
| Description | Values | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processors | 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10210U | 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10310U | 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10510U | 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10610U | 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10810U |
| Wattage | 15 W | 15 W | 15 W | 15 W | 15 W |
| Core count | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Thread count | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Speed | 1.6 GHz to 4.2 GHz | 1.7 GHz to 4.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz to 4.9 GHz | 1.8 GHz to 4.9 GHz | 1.1 GHz to 4.9 GHz |
| Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB | 8 MB | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
Chipset
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel |
| Processor | 10th Generation Intel Core i5/i7 |
| DRAM bus width | Two channels, 64-bit |
| Flash EPROM |
|
| PCIe bus | Up to Gen 3.0 |
Operating system
Your Precision 3550 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
- Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64-bit)
- NeoKylin 7.0
Memory
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Slots |
Two-SODIMM slots |
|
| Type |
Dual-channel DDR4 |
|
| Speed |
2667 MHz |
|
| Maximum memory |
32 GB |
|
| Minimum memory |
4 GB |
|
| Configurations supported |
|
|
Storage
- One 2.5-inch hard drive
- One M.2 2230/2280 solid state drive
- with a M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive
- without a M.2 drive, the 2.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive
| Form factor | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
|
One 2.5-inch hard disk drive |
SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps |
2 TB |
|
One M.2 2230/2280 solid state drive |
PCIe Gen3.0x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps |
2 TB |
Ports and connectors
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| External: | |
| Network |
One RJ-45 port |
| USB |
|
| Audio |
One Universal Audio Jack |
| Video |
|
| Power adapter port |
|
| Security |
Wedge-shaped lock slot |
| Card slot |
SD card slot |
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Internal: | |
|
One M.2 Key-M (2280 or 2230) for solid-state drive One M.2 2230 Key-E for WLAN |
NOTE To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article
SLN301626.
|
Audio
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Controller |
ALC3204 |
|
| Stereo conversion |
Supported |
|
| Internal interface |
High-definition audio |
|
| External interface |
Universal audio jack |
|
| Speakers |
2 |
|
| Speaker Output Average |
2 W |
|
| Speaker Output Peak |
2.5 W |
|
Video
| Discrete graphics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Memory type |
NVIDIA Quadro P520 | NA | 2 GB | GDDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Processor |
Intel UHD Graphics | HDMI 1.4b port/ USB Type-C with DisplayPort 1.2 port | Shared system memory | 10th Generation Intel core i5/i7 |
Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Precision 3550.
| Description | Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras |
One |
||
| Camera type |
HD RGB infrared |
||
| Camera location |
Front camera |
||
| Camera sensor type |
CMOS sensor technology |
||
| Camera resolution: | |||
| Still image |
0.92 megapixel |
||
| Video |
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps |
||
| Infrared camera resolution: | |||
| Still image |
0.23 megapixel |
||
| Video |
640 x 360 at 30 fps |
||
| Diagonal viewing angle: | |||
| Camera |
87.0 degrees |
||
| Infrared camera |
87.0 degrees |
||
| Description | Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras | One | ||
| Camera type | HD RGB | ||
| Camera location | Front camera | ||
| Camera sensor type | CMOS sensor technology | ||
| Camera resolution: | |||
| Still image | 0.92 megapixel | ||
| Video | 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps | ||
| Diagonal viewing angle | 78.6 degrees | ||
Communications
Ethernet
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number | Intel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controller |
| Transfer rate | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Wireless module
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820) | Intel AX201 |
| Transfer rate | Up to 867 Mbps | Up to 2400 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
|
|
| Encryption |
|
|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Media-card reader
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Type | Micro SD-card slot |
| Cards supported |
|
Power adapter
| Description | Values | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
65 W |
90 W |
65 W Type-C |
90 W Type-C |
|
| Dimensions |
22 x 66 x 106 mm |
22 x 66 x 130 mm |
22 x 66 x 99 mm |
22 x 66 x 130 mm |
|
| Weight |
0.23 kg (0.51 lb) |
0.32 kg (0.70 lb) |
0.21 kg (0.47 lb) |
0.29 kg (0.64 lb) |
|
| Input voltage |
100 VAC x 240 VAC |
100 VAC x 240 VAC |
100 VAC x 240 VAC |
100 VAC x 240 VAC |
|
| Input frequency |
50 Hz x 60 Hz |
50 Hz x 60 Hz |
50 Hz x 60 Hz |
50 Hz x 60 Hz |
|
| Input current (maximum) |
1.50 A |
1.60 A |
1.70 A |
1.50 A |
|
| Output current (continuous) |
3.34 A |
4.62 A |
|
|
|
| Rated output voltage |
19.50 VDC |
19.50 VDC |
|
|
|
| Temperature range: | |||||
| Operating |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
|
| Storage |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
|
Battery
| Description | Values | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
42 WHr |
51 Whr |
68 Whr |
68 WHr LCL |
||
| Voltage |
11.40 VDC |
11.40 VDC |
15.20 VDC |
15.20 VDC |
||
| Weight (maximum) |
0.20 kg (0.44 lb) |
0.25 kg (0.55 lb) |
0.34 kg (0.75 lb) |
0.34 kg (0.75 lb) |
||
| Dimensions: | ||||||
| Height |
95.90 mm (3.78 in.) |
95.90 mm (3.78 in.) |
95.90 mm (3.78 in.) |
95.90 mm (3.78 in.) |
||
| Width |
181 mm (7.13 in.) |
181 mm (7.13 in.) |
233 mm (9.17 in.) |
233 mm (9.17 in.) |
||
| Depth |
7.05 mm (0.28 in.) |
7.05 mm (0.28 in.) |
7.05 mm (0.28 in.) |
7.05 mm (0.28 in.) |
||
| Temperature range: | ||||||
| Operating |
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
||
| Storage |
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
||
| Operating time | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | ||
| Charging time (approximate) |
4Hrs hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and My Dell on
www.dell.com/
|
4Hrs hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and My Dell on
www.dell.com/
|
4 Hrs hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and My Dell on
www.dell.com/
|
4 Hrs hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and My Dell on
www.dell.com/
|
||
| Life span (approximate) | 300 discharge/charge cycles | 300 discharge/charge cycles | 300 discharge/charge cycles | 1000 discharge/charge cycles | ||
| Coin-cell battery |
CR2032 |
CR2032 |
CR2032 |
CR2032 |
||
| Operating time | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | ||
Display
| Description | Values | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | High Definition (HD) | Full High Definition (FHD) | Full High Definition (FHD) | Full high Definition (FHD) | |
| Panel technology | Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) | Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) | Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) | Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) | |
| Luminance (typical) | 220 nits | 220 nits | 220 nits | 300 nits | |
| Dimensions (Active Area): | |||||
| Height | 193.60 mm (7.62 in.) | 193.60 mm (7.62 in.) | 193.60 mm (7.62 in.) | 193.60 mm (7.62 in.) | |
| Width | 344.20 mm (13.55 in.) | 344.20 mm (13.55 in.) | 344.20 mm (13.55 in.) | 344.20 mm (13.55 in.) | |
| Diagonal | 394.91 mm (15.55 in.) | 394.91 mm (15.55 in.) | 394.91 mm (15.55 in.) | 394.91 mm (15.55 in.) | |
| Native Resolution | 1366x768 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Megapixels | 1049088 | 2073600 | 2073600 | 2073600 | |
| Pixels per Inch (PPI) | 100 | 141 | 141 | 141 | |
| Contrast Ratio (min) | 500:1 | 700:1 | 700:1 | 700:1 | |
| Response Time (max) | 25 ms | 25 ms | 35 ms | 35 ms | |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Horizontal View Angle | 40/40 +/- degrees | 80/80 +/- degrees | 80/80 +/- degrees | 80/80 +/- degrees | |
| Vertical View Angle | 10(U)/30(D) +/- degrees | 80(U)/80(D) +/- degrees | 80(U)/80(D) +/- degrees | 80(U)/80(D) +/- degrees | |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.252X0.252 mm | 0.179X0.179 mm | 0.179X0.179 mm | 0.179X0.179 mm | |
| Power Consumption (maximum) | 4.20 W | 4.2 W | 4.2 W | 4.6 W | |
| Anti-glare vs glossy finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare | Anti-glare | Anti-glare | |
| Touch options | No | No | Yes | No | |
Keyboard
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
Number of keys |
|
Size | Full sized
|
Backlit keyboard | Optional (backlit and Non-backlit) |
Layout | QWERTY |
Keyboard shortcuts
| Keys | Primary behavior | Secondary behavior (Fn + Key) |
|---|---|---|
| Fn + Esc | Escape |
Toggle Fn-key lock |
| Fn + F1 |
Mute audio |
F1 behavior |
| Fn + F2 |
Decrease volume |
F2 behavior |
| Fn + F3 |
Increase volume |
F3 behavior |
| Fn + F4 |
Mute microphone |
F4 behavior |
| Fn + F5 |
Turn on/off keyboard backlight |
F5 behavior |
| Fn + F6 |
Decrease brightness |
F6 behavior |
| Fn + F7 |
Increase brightness |
F7 behavior |
| Fn + F8 |
Switch to external display |
F8 behavior |
| Fn + F10 |
Print screen |
F10 behavior |
| Fn + F11 |
Home |
F11 behavior |
| Fn + 12 |
End |
F12 behavior |
| Fn + Ctrl |
Open application menu |
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Fingerprint reader in Power Button
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Sensor technology |
Capacitive |
| Sensor resolution |
500 dpi |
| Sensor pixel size |
108 x 88 |
Fingerprint reader
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Sensor technology |
Capacitive |
| Sensor resolution |
508 dpi |
| Sensor area |
12.8 mm x 18 mm |
| Sensor pixel size |
256 x 360 |
Dimensions and weight
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front |
11.81 mm (0.46 in.) |
|
| Rear |
14.99 mm (0.59 in.) |
|
| Width |
359.1 mm (14.14 in.) |
|
| Depth |
236.25 mm (9.30 in.) |
|
| Starting weight |
1.86 kg (4.09 lb) NOTE The weight of your tablet depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
|
|
Security
| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 | Integrated on system board |
| Fingerprint reader | Optional |
| Wedge-shaped lock slot | Standard |
Security Software
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
|
Dell Client Command Suite |
|
|
Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software Dell Client Command Suite Dell BIOS Verification Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response Dell Encryption Enterprise Dell Encryption Personal Carbonite VMware Workspace ONE Absolute® Endpoint Visibility and Control Netskope Dell Supply Chain Defense |
System board connectors
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
|
M.2 Connectors |
|
|
SATA connectors |
|
Touchpad
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
Resolution | 1221 x 661 |
Dimensions |
|
Multi-touch | Supports 5-finger multi-touch NOTE For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. |
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
Resolution | 1221 x 661 |
Dimensions |
|
Multi-touch | Supports 5-finger multi-touch NOTE For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. |
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
Resolution | 1221 x 661 |
Dimensions |
|
Multi-touch | Supports 5-finger multi-touch NOTE For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. |
| Supported gestures | Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Cursor moving | Supported |
| Clicking/ tapping | Supported |
| Click and drag | Supported |
| 2-finger scroll | Supported |
| 2-finger Pinch/ Zoom | Supported |
| 2-finger tap (Right Clicking) | Supported |
| 3-finger tap (Invoke Cortana) | Supported |
| 3-finger swipe up (See all open windows) | Supported |
| 3-finger swipe down (Show the desktop) | Supported |
| 3-finger swipe right or left (Switch between open windows) | Supported |
| 4-finger tap (Invoke Action Center) | Supported |
| 4-finger swipe right or left (Switch virtual desktops) | Supported |
Sensor and control specifications
| Specifications |
|---|
| 1. Free fall sensor on motherboard |
| 2. Hall Effect Sensor (Detects when the lid is closed) |
Security options—Contacted smartcard reader
| Title | Description | Dell ControlVault 3 Smartcard reader |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 7816 -3 Class A Card Support | Reader capable of reading 5V powered smartcard | Yes |
| ISO 7816 -3 Class B Card Support | Reader capable of reading 3V powered smartcard | Yes |
| ISO 7816 -3 Class C Card support | Reader capable of reading 1.8V powered smartcard | Yes |
| ISO 7816-1 Compliant | Specification for the reader | Yes |
| ISO 7816 -2 Compliant | Specification for smartcard device physical characteristics (size, location of connection points, etc.) | Yes |
| T=0 support | Cards support character level transmission | Yes |
| T=1 support | Cards support block level transmission | Yes |
| EMVCo Compliant | Compliant with EMVCo (for electronic payment standards) smartcard standards as posted to www.emvco.com | Yes |
| EMVCo Certified | Formally certified based on EMVCO smartcard standards | Yes |
| PC/SC OS interface | Personal Computer/Smart Card specification for integration of hardware readers into personal computer environments | Yes |
| CCID driver compliance | Common driver support for Integrated Circuit Card Interface Device for OS level drivers. | Yes |
| Windows Certified | Device certified by WHCK | Yes |
| FIPS 201 (PIV/HSPD-12) Compliant via GSA | Device compliant with FIPS 201/PIV/HSPD-12 requirements | Yes |
Security options—Contactless smartcard reader
| Title | Description | Dell ControlVault 3 Contactless Smartcard reader with NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Felica Card Support | Reader and software capable of supporting Felica contactless cards | Yes |
| ISO 14443 Type A Card Support | Reader and software capable of supporting ISO 14443 Type A contactless cards | Yes |
| ISO 14443 Type B Card Support | Reader and software capable of supporting ISO 14443 Type B contactless cards | Yes |
| ISO/IEC 21481 | Reader and software capable of supporting ISO/IEC 21481 compliant contactless cards and tokens | Yes |
| ISO/IEC 18092 | Reader and software capable of supporting ISO/IEC 21481 compliant contactless cards and tokens | Yes |
| ISO 15693 Card Support | Reader and software capable of supporting ISO15693 contactless cards | Yes |
| NFC Tag Support | Supports reading and processing of NFC compliant tag information | Yes |
| NFC Reader Mode | Support for NFC Forum Defined Reader mode | Yes |
| NFC Writer Mode | Support for NFC Forum Defined Writer mode | Yes |
| NFC Peer-to-Peer Mode | Support for NFC Forum Defined Peer to Peer mode | Yes |
| EMVCo Compliant | Compliant with EMVCO smartcard standards as posted to www.emvco.com | Yes |
| EMVCo Certified | Formally certified based on EMVCO smartcard standards | Yes |
| NFC Proximity OS Interface | Enumerates NFP (Near Field Proximity) device for OS to utilize | Yes |
| PC/SC OS interface | Personal Computer/Smart Card specification for integration of hardware readers into personal computer environments | Yes |
| CCID driver compliance | Common driver support for Integrated Circuit Card Interface Device for OS level drivers | Yes |
| Windows Certified | Device certified by Microsoft WHCK | Yes |
| Dell ControlVault support | Device connects to Dell ControlVault for usage and processing | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Card | Supported |
|---|---|---|
| HID | jCOP readertest3 A card (14443a) | Yes |
| 1430 1L | ||
| DESFire D8H | ||
| iClass (Legacy) | ||
| iClass SEOS | ||
| NXP/Mifare | Mifare DESFire 8K White PVC Cards | Yes |
| Mifare Classic 1K White PVC Cards | ||
| NXP Mifare Classic S50 ISO Card | ||
| G&D | idOnDemand - SCE3.2 144K | Yes |
| SCE6.0 FIPS 80K Dual+ 1 K Mifare | ||
| SCE6.0 nonFIPS 80K Dual+ 1 K Mifare | ||
| SCE6.0 FIPS 144K Dual + 1K Mifare | ||
| SCE6.0 nonFIPS 144K Dual + 1 K Mifare | ||
| SCE7.0 FIPS 144K | ||
| Oberthur | idOnDemand - OCS5.2 80K | Yes |
| ID-One Cosmo 64 RSA D V5.4 T=0 card |
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range | 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) | -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Relative humidity (maximum) | 10% to 80% (non-condensing) | 0% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration (maximum)* | 0.26 GRMS | 1.37 GRMS |
| Shock (maximum) | 105 G† | 40 G† |
| Altitude (maximum) | 0 m to 3048 m (4.64 ft to 5518.4 ft) | 0 m to 10668 m (4.64 ft to 19234.4 ft) |
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.




























