•  Date Published: 08 Mar 2021
    • Intel Core i7-1165G7
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB DDR4
    • 1.59 kg (3.5 lbs)
    5.7
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.8 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.1 For Work Average
    3.4 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 358 x 232 x 19.9 ~ 22.2 mm (14.09" x 9.13" x 0.78")
    • Weight
    • 1.59 kg (3.5 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Microphone
    • Digital Array Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2 Speakers, MaxxAudio Pro
    • Optical drive

    Portability

    Dell Precision 15 3560
    14.09" x 9.13" x 0.78" Dimensions
    1.59 kg (3.5 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +28% Weight

    Review

    Dell Precision 3560 in-depth review

    The words mobile and workstation are so far from each other, that when someone mentions them in the same sentence, it provokes laughter. However, as time passed, mobile processors became more and more powerful. This could only mean one thing... mobile workstations might actually be something real.And this is where the Dell Precision 15 3560 comes into place. It can be outfitted with up to the Core i7-1185G7 in a combination with the NVIDIA Quadro T500 - a professional-grade graphics card, based on the GeForce MX450. Also, there are configurations bundled with a 4K IPS panel, which should make work on the go a pleasant and productive experience.On the other hand, we've seen laptops with such hardware fail before, or not have enough performance to be considered as workstations. In t[...]

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    Pros

    • Wide I/O, which includes a MicroSD card reader
    • Two M.2 storage slots, one of which runs at 4.0 speeds + 2x RAM SODIMM slots
    • Fingerprint reader embedded in the power button + optional IR face recognition
    • Wi-Fi 6, PCIe x4, Thunderbolt 4
    • Doesn't use PWM above 88 nits (40%) (VNCT2-156DL02 (NCP0057))
    • Comfortable keyboard with a backlight
    • Good battery life

    Cons

    • Covers only 53% of sRGB (VNCT2-156DL02 (NCP0057))
    • Drops the dedicated touchpad buttons and the trackpoint + unsatisfactory touchpad experience
    • High price

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    As with every workstation, memory and storage expansion is crucial. Thankfully, this notebook offers a good amount of both, plus ease of access, because of the effortless removal of the bottom panel. Moreover, you get access to some of the latest tech out there in the face of PCIe Gen 4.Check out all Dell Precision 15 3560 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate The procedure of getting inside this notebook requires the removal of the bottom panel. This means you need to undo 8 Phillips-head screws and pry the [...]

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