Dell Precision 16 5690

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Date Published: 04 Nov 2024

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
NVIDIA RTX 1000 Ada Generation
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
512GB SSD
32GB RAM
2.03 kg (4.5 lbs)

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Review

Dell Precision 16 5690 in-depth review

For users who need a capable workstation for serious work, Dell offers the Precision 5690. The manufacturer mentions that the device is "Dell's smallest footprint 16" mobile workstation". It's not as thin as a premium office machine but this laptop is compact for such a powerhouse. Speaking of which, you can choose from four Meteor Lake CPUs and five NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation GPUs. The maxed-out configurations rely on a 45W Core Ultra 9 185H and a 16GB RTX 5000 Ada Generation at the price of an arm and a leg. The memory is soldered - yep, SODIMMs take more space. Still, the storage upgradability is just fine. Also, the port selection is modern. The high-end devices are treated with a vapor chamber cooling. Our machine has a conventional thermal system.The base display is a 1200p IPS sc[...]

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Pros

Compact and light for a 16-inch workstation (2.03 kg / 20.50 - 22.17 mm)
Built like a tank
Superb keyboard and touchpad
PWM-free (AUO31A6)
100% sRGB and 98% DCI-P3 coverage + accurate color with our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUO31A6)
Wide viewing angles and a high max brightness of 506 nits (AUO31A6)
3x Type-C ports
Very long battery life given the powerful hardware (more than 13 hours of videos)
HDR 1080p IR Web camera
Fingerprint reader
NFC, Smart card reader, SD card reader (all are optional)
The CPU can maintain ~3.06 GHz / 2.50 GHz P and E core clock in long loads
Fast and well-cooled SSD (Samsung PM9F)
Up to 64GB of LPDDR5x-7467 MHz RAM in dual-channel mode
The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation sustains ~ 90W
2x M.2 slots
The fans are almost quiet during heavy loads in "Ultra Performance" mode
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4

Cons

Soldered memory
High price
No Type-A ports
91°C CPU temperature in medium loads

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the Dell Precision 5690 Hint: Ensure the laptop is completely powered off and unplugged before starting.Undo the eight Torx-head screws on the bottom panel of the laptop. Since there are no gaps between the plate and the base, you'll need to create some. Insert a lever tool into the rear exhaust near the top edges. Gently lift the tool to open a gap in the nearest corner and insert a thin plastic tool into the gap. Place another plastic tool horizontally along the side between the panel and the chassis. Push and slide the tool to release the stiff internal clip[...]

DISPLAY: 16.0-inch, 1920 x 1200, IPS

Name
AUO 8G0JV-B160UAN (AUO31A6)

Diagonal
16.0"

Pixel density
141.51 ppi

Brightness
587 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920 x 1200

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1280:1

dE Color Checker
2.7 0.7

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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