Dell Precision 5520 · Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) · 15.6" 4K UHD · 16 GB / 512 GB SSD

This Dell Precision 5520 is the kind of machine that quietly gets the job done, day after day. The Precision 5000 and 3000 series are Dell's slimmer mobile workstations — XPS-style design on the outside, workstation-grade processors and professional graphics on the inside. The Precision 5520 shares its sleek design with the XPS 15, but adds a workstation processor and a 4K display.

The Core i7 gives you extra headroom for heavier work: big spreadsheets, coding with several tools open, and light photo or video editing. The 7th-generation chip is a refinement of the 6th — slightly faster, better at video playback, and very comfortable for office work and study. 16 GB of RAM gives you room for plenty of browser tabs, an IDE, Teams and Excel all at once. The 512 GB SSD means it boots in seconds and apps open quickly. The 15.6-inch 4K display is razor sharp — excellent for photo work, design and reading fine text.

Build and everyday use

Aluminium and carbon-fibre build, around 1.8–2 kg, with a large sharp display. Good backlit keyboard and a large, precise touchpad. It comes with genuine Windows 11 Pro installed and activated.

Upgrades

RAM and storage are upgradeable on most units. Tell us your target spec and we'll check.

Who it suits

Video editors, photographers, designers and developers who want power without a huge machine. It sits in our picks for video editing, engineers, graphic designers.

Condition and what's in the box

Grade A- means it may have light scuffs or small marks on the lid or base, nothing that affects use. Every unit is tested on our checklist, securely wiped, cleaned and shipped with a compatible charger, a GST invoice and 12-month warranty.