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Dell Precision 3520 (15.6-Inch, 2017) Series

Dell Precision 3520 (15.6-Inch, 2017) Series
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alaScore 85

18 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Dell Precision 3520 (15.6-Inch, 2017) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and durability. The performance and price are also appreciated. Views are divided on the portability, and some have doubts about the usability and screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Precision 3520 (15.6-Inch, 2017) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Dell Precision 3520 (15.6-Inch, 2017) Series

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Dell Precision 3520 (15.6-Inch, 2017) Series from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price, but many are critical about the usability and durability.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Tom Brant (pcmag.com)

Dell Precision 3520

 

Despite bland looks, the Dell Precision 3520's top-notch battery life will appeal to road warriors, and IT managers will like its upgradeability.

User-accessible components. Optional touch screen. Excellent battery life. ISV certified.

Single USB-C port. Stodgy design. No 4K display option.

The Dell Precision 3520 successfully combines portability, performance, and upgradeability, which will please IT departments and end users alike. Its lengthy battery life means it's also an excellent choice for road warriors who are constantly away...

Sep, 2017
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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Dell Precision 3520

 

The Dell Precision 3520 offers strong performance and long-lasting battery life, but suffers from a dim screen and a flexy keyboard.

Strong performance; Very long battery life

Dim screen; Awkward keyboard

Apr, 2017
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Expert review by : Benjamin Herzig (notebookcheck.net)

Dell Precision 3520 (i7-7820HQ, M620M) Workstation Review

 

Rough around the edges. With their Precision 3000 workstation-series, Dell promises lots of performance for comparatively little money. Our review update takes a look at the overall concept and checks for potential issues.

good complement of physical ports ; pretty good Full HD IPS display ; chassis designed for every-day use ; good input devices ; run times are decent even with the small battery ; good performance

CPU tops out at 35 watts TDP ; stress test performance not consistent ; fan runs frequently and is too loud ; coil whine

The Precision 3520 definitely has its plus points. First, there's the display, which is vivid and bright and pleasing to work with. The battery life is also pretty good for a workstation and should be outstanding with the larger 92 Wh battery option....

May, 2017
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Expert review by : Puja Chatterjee (eComputerTips.com)

Dell Precision M3520 Review - Pros Cons, Specs, Price & Verdict

 

Check the Dell Precision M3520 Review. You can also see the laptop price, designs, performance, pros, cons, spec details and verdict from experts

Battery good ; Performance wise also good ; Dell offers perfect support ; Faster Transfer area ; Good for mobile work forces

Screen is dim ; Keyboard is also not perfect ; Bit expensive ; Not good for gaming ; Little bit heavy to carry

Oct, 2018
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Dell Precision 15 3520 review – a pricey professional workstation with a few missteps

 

We haven't done a lot of reviews of laptops for professional workstations suitable for CAD, DCC and CGI applications and there are probably a lot of people out there wondering if it's r…

Robust chassis, good build quality;Fairly portable;Excellent input devices;Bright IPS panel with high contrast and wide sRGB coverage;Amazing battery life

Thermal throttling under heavy workload;The panel flickers from 0 to 99% brightness (our Health-Guard profile fixes that);You can’t insert a 2.5-inch drive and an M.2 SSD at the same time;The base configuration comes with a TN panel

May, 2017
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