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Grey Dell Precision 3550 laptop, 15.6 inch non-touch FHD screen, carbon-fibre finish, fingerprint reader

DELL

DELL Precision 3550 laptop i5-10310U 16GB 512GB SSD 15.6" FHD Windows 10 Pro Carbon

SKU CH-H2W9-0G4PS

A 15.6" FHD mobile workstation with a quad-core i5-10310U, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, fingerprint reader and Thunderbolt

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 10th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Processor modelIntel Core i5-10310U
  • Quad-core processor reaches 4.4 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 16 GB memory handles large datasets and multitasking smoothly
  • 512 GB SSD stores projects and boots the system quickly
  • 6 inch FHD display shows sharp detail for design review
  • Thunderbolt port connects high-speed peripherals and external displays

Precision 3550 mobile workstation

The Dell Precision 3550 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation powered by an Intel Core i5-10310U quad-core processor with a 4.40 GHz turbo frequency. It comes with 16 GB of memory and a 512 GB SSD running Windows 10 Pro. The carbon-fibre chassis weighs 1.86 kg and measures 14.13 by 9.30 inches.

Suits field engineers and analysts.

This configuration suits professionals who need ISV-certified stability, a fingerprint reader and Thunderbolt connectivity for docks or external storage. The integrated graphics and non-touch FHD panel limit its appeal for 3D rendering, video grading or colour-critical design work. Buyers who need discrete GPU acceleration or a touchscreen should consider other models.

Thunderbolt port dictates dock and GPU expandability

The single Thunderbolt port provides the only high-speed expansion path for external GPUs, fast storage arrays or multi-display docks. If your workflow relies on multiple 4K monitors or an eGPU enclosure, verify that one port covers the required bandwidth and power delivery. Without a second Thunderbolt controller, daisy-chaining high-bandwidth peripherals is not possible.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $292.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePrecision
Model namePrecision 3550 Laptop
Part numberPrecision 3550 Laptop
Product colorGray
Design styleStandard
Product typeWorkstation
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 10th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-10310U
CPU cores4
Turbo clock speed4.4 GHz
Processor codenameCoffee Lake
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
Memory card reader2-in-1
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Other featuresFingerprint reader
Pointing deviceYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How loud and warm does the i5-10310U get when the Precision 3550 runs all day?

The quad-core i5-10310U has a base frequency of 1.7 GHz and boosts to 4.40 GHz; the thin chassis at .46 in front and .59 in rear relies on internal fans to manage heat during sustained loads.

Which cables or peripherals must I already own to use the Thunderbolt and video outputs on this laptop?

The system provides one Thunderbolt USB-C port and one HDMI port; you need a Thunderbolt 3 cable or dock for high-speed data and an HDMI cable for an external display.

Will my older USB-A flash drives and wired network cable plug straight into the Precision 3550?

Yes — two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (one with PowerShare) and an RJ-45 jack are built in, so legacy USB-A devices and Ethernet cables connect without adapters.

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