The Dell Precision 5570 (2022) is a 15.6-inch mid-range mobile workstation. It replaces the Dell Precision 5560 (2021). The Precision 5000-series sits between the entry-level Precision 3000-series and the high-end Precision 7000-series in Dell's lineup. This 2022 model is identical to its predecessor in design, as the changes are largely internal. Its CPU gets an upgrade to Intel 12th Gen, which comes with an upgrade to DDR5 memory, and there's a new NVIDIA RTX A1000 GPU option. Unlike the Precision 5560, the Precision 5570 isn't available with Intel Xeon processors and, consequently, doesn't support ECC memory.
Our Dell Precision 5570 has a 1080p display, an Intel Core i7-12800H CPU, an NVIDIA RTX A1000 discreet GPU, 32GB of DDR5 4800MHz memory in dual-channel mode, and 256GB of storage in the form of a PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe SSD. Other CPU configuration options include the Intel Core i5-12600H, i7-12700H, and i9-12900H. You can configure the laptop with Intel integrated graphics only or choose between an NVIDIA RTX A1000 or A2000 discreet GPU. You can get up to 64GB of memory and 3TB of storage.
Our Verdict
The Dell Precision 5570 is decent for school use. It's a well-built and portable laptop, and it provides a great user experience with a bright display, a comfortable keyboard, and a large and responsive touchpad. Its Intel 12th Gen CPU can handle nearly every type of workload, and you can configure the laptop with an NVIDIA discreet GPU for graphically demanding tasks like 3D modeling or animation. Its 56Wh battery doesn't last long enough for a typical school day of light productivity, but you can get a model with a larger 86Wh battery. It only has USB-C ports, so you'll likely need to carry dongles.
- Sturdy premium build.
- Display gets bright enough for outdoor use.
- Portable due to thin and light design.
- CPU and GPU can handle demanding workloads.
- Comfortable keyboard and responsive touchpad.
- Short battery life.
- Underexposed webcam image.
- Only three USB-C ports.
Although the Dell Precision 5570 isn't designed for gaming, it can run games relatively well, as long as you get a configuration with an NVIDIA discreet GPU. However, unlike the more mainstream NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, these professional GPUs don't always have the best game drivers, so the performance can vary a lot from one game to another. Also, you can only get a 60Hz 1080p or 4k display with a slow response time and no VRR support, which means motion will look blurry, and you'll likely experience screen tearing if you don't use vertical sync.
- CPU and GPU can handle demanding workloads.
- Minimal thermal throttling under load.
- Low fan noise.
- 60Hz displays with slow response time and no VRR.
- Keyboard gets hot under load.
- GPU doesn't support gaming features like DLSS.
The Dell Precision 5570 is decent for media consumption. It has a bright and colorful 1080p display, and it's available with a 4k display if you want even sharper images. However, both displays are IPS panels with relatively low contrast, so they aren't ideal for dark room viewing. Unfortunately, although the speakers sound full and get very loud, they rattle at higher volume levels. You can only get around 5 hours of video playback with a 56Wh battery, but there's an 86Wh battery option available, which will last longer.
- Display gets bright enough for outdoor use.
- Portable due to thin and light design.
- Speakers sound well-balanced and get very loud.
- 4k touchscreen display option.
- Blacks look gray in dim settings.
- Speakers rattle at high volume levels.
- Blacks look gray in dim settings.
- Short battery life.
The Dell Precision 5570 is an excellent mobile workstation. It's available with Intel 12th Gen CPUs and NVIDIA discreet GPUs, which are powerful enough to handle demanding workloads like video editing and 3D modeling. It only has three USB-C ports, but they all support Thunderbolt 4, so you get fast transfer speeds and multi-display support. The memory and storage are user-replaceable, making it easy to upgrade later on. Unfortunately, although the keyboard feels comfortable to type on all day, it gets hot under load.
- CPU and GPU can handle demanding workloads.
- Thunderbolt 4 support.
- Minimal thermal throttling under load.
- Fast SSD.
- Low fan noise.
- Keyboard gets hot under load.
The Dell Precision 5570 is good for business use. It has a premium and sturdy build and is easy to carry around. The display is bright and provides plenty of room for multitasking, the keyboard feels comfortable to type on all day, and the touchpad is large and responsive. Its Intel CPU can easily handle tasks like text formatting, spreadsheets, and presentations, and you can add an NVIDIA discreet GPU if you need to do some photo or video editing. The 56Wh battery doesn't last through a typical 8-hour day; however, you can get a larger 86Wh battery that'll last longer. The webcam is okay; the image looks detailed but underexposed.
- Sturdy premium build.
- Display gets bright enough for outdoor use.
- Portable due to thin and light design.
- CPU and GPU can handle demanding workloads.
- Comfortable keyboard and responsive touchpad.
- Short battery life.
- Underexposed webcam image.
- Only three USB-C ports.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 20, 2024: Added mention of the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (2024) as an alternative with longer battery life in the Battery section.
- Updated Dec 07, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.2.
- Updated Nov 03, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
- Updated Aug 17, 2023: We've retested and corrected a mistake in the Keyboard. The pre-travel is 0.86mm (previously 1.24mm), and the total travel is 1.6mm (previously 2.6mm).
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Dell Precision 5570 with an Intel Core i7-12800H CPU, an NVIDIA RTX A1000 discrete GPU, 32GB of memory, and 256GB of storage. The screen, CPU, GPU, memory, and storage are configurable; you can see the available options in the table below.
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Our display and performance results are only valid for the configuration we tested. If you come across a different configuration option not listed above, or you have a similar Dell 5570 laptop that doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update it. Some tests, like black uniformity and color accuracy, may vary between individual units.
You can see our unit's label here.
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The Dell Precision 5570 is among the best thin and light mobile workstations on the market. It stands out for its premium build, and it provides a great user experience with a bright display, a comfortable keyboard, and a gigantic touchpad. It also performs very well despite having a thermally-limited chassis.
For other options, see our recommendation articles for the best laptops, the best business laptops, and the best laptops for college.
The Dell XPS 15 (2023) and the Dell Precision 5570 (2022) are very similar, as they're both 15.6-inch premium mobile workstations that provide a nearly identical user experience. The main difference is that the XPS 15 has an Intel 13th Gen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series GPU options, while the Precision 5570 has an Intel 12th Gen CPU and NVIDIA RTX A1000/A2000 GPU options. The XPS 15 has a significantly longer battery life, but its CPU throttles slightly more under load.
The Dell Precision 5570 (2022) is a newer version of the Dell Precision 5560 (2021). They're identical in design, so it's mainly an internal upgrade and some tweaks here and there. The newer 5570 has Intel 12th Gen processors instead of Intel 11th Gen and an NVIDIA RTX A1000 GPU option. It also has a slightly tweaked keyboard, giving it more tactility. Unlike the 5560, the 5570 isn't available with Intel Xeon processors, which means it doesn't support ECC memory either.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 (2023) and the Dell Precision 5570 (2022) are both excellent workstation laptops. The Lenovo is more portable since it's a smaller device, and its battery lasts much longer. It also has a better webcam and doesn't get as hot or loud under load. On the other hand, the Dell is available with brighter displays as well as faster CPUs and GPUs. The Lenovo has a wider port selection, but unlike the Dell, it doesn't support Thunderbolt 4.
The Dell Precision 5570 (2022) and the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (2021) are both excellent mobile workstations. The Dell provides a better user experience with a more premium and sturdier build, a larger touchpad, and a brighter display. The Lenovo has Intel 11th Gen processors, which aren't as fast as the Dell's Intel 12th Gen in multi-threaded workloads. However, the Lenovo has more powerful GPU options, so if your workload is more reliant on graphical performance, the Lenovo might be a better choice.
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