Dell Precision 17 5770 review
The Dell Dell Precision 17 5770 ranks as the #170 laptops globally, achieving a LibraScore of 78. Across all metrics, this product stands out most for its #37-ranked performance among 267 laptops. Consider the Dell G16 7620 or Dell XPS 15 9520, which offer higher scores while staying in the same price range.
Is it Worth it?
The Dell Precision 5770 offers workstation-level hardware in a sleek chassis. Its aluminum and carbon fiber design exudes durability and style. The 4K display shines with excellent angles and max brightness, ensuring a good working environment. Performance is impressive, thanks to the Core i7-12700H and RTX A2000. Battery life is also commendable at 14 hours and 43 minutes. While pricey, this laptop offers enough value to place it ahead of its competition. Its overall package justifies the investment for professionals seeking a powerful and portable workstation.
Build
The Dell Precision 17570 boasts an impressive build, marrying aluminum and carbon fiber seamlessly. The matte gray lid, bottom panel, and sides exude durability, with the classic texture of the carbon fiber adding a touch of sophistication. The laptop's compactness is surprising for its 17-inch size, particularly given the absence of a numpad. Instead, large speaker grilles flank the keyboard, which features good key travel and clicky feedback. Overall, Dell's attention to detail in the build quality elevates this workstation to a premium status, making it a standout in its class. Dell Inspiron 16 7630 might be a smarter choice, offering an upgraded build.
Display
The Dell Precision 17770 boasts an impressive 4K UHD+ panel that shines in its form factor. The display offers excellent viewing angles and a max brightness of 540 nits, making it suitable for working in bright environments or outside. It delivers full or near-full coverage of the sRGB, Adobe RGB, and DCI-P3 gamuts, with the best possible color accuracy results of a 1.6 delta E value. However, it does use PWM to adjust brightness below 140 nits, which may be a drawback for some users. Overall, the display is a highlight of this workstation laptop. For an improved display, Dell G16 7620 is worth considering.
Performance
The Dell Precision 17570 delivers impressive performance thanks to its 12th gen Intel processor and RTX A2000 GPU. The device excels among workstation competitors, with significant gains from Tiger Lake to Elder Lake. The RTX A2000 scores well but doesn't lead the charts. Stress testing revealed that the Core i7-12700H drops clock speeds in later stages, but the GPU maintains a steady 1600MHz throughout. Overall, the laptop's performance is exceptional, making it a top contender in its class. You might want to check out Dell G16 7620, featuring an upgraded performance for a superior experience.
Battery and Charging
The Dell Precision 17570 boasts an impressive battery life of 14 hours and 43 minutes of browsing or 9 hours and 44 minutes of video playback. The 97Wh unit is large enough to power the device's potent hardware, including a Core i7-12700H processor and RTX A2000 GPU. Charging is also efficient, with a 130W USB-C charger that can quickly replenish the battery. The laptop's ability to keep up with demanding tasks while still delivering respectable battery life is a notable strength, making it a suitable choice for professionals on-the-go.
Connectivity
The Dell Precision 17770 boasts four Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack, but lacks a LAN port or HDMI ports. This design choice provides strength in wireless connectivity, making it ideal for modern workflows that rely heavily on USB-based peripherals. If you're after top-notch connectivity, consider Dell Inspiron 16 7630.
Features
The Dell Precision 5770 boasts sleek aluminum and carbon fiber design with excellent durability. It features a matte gray lid, large speaker grilles, and a keyboard with good key travel and clicky feedback. The laptop also has four Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack, but lacks a LAN port or HDMI ports. It’s worth checking out Dell Inspiron 16 5635, delivering remarkable features.
Support and Maintenance
The Dell Precision 5770 excels with its robust hardware and sleek design. The laptop's build quality is exceptional, featuring aluminum and carbon fiber construction that provides durability and a premium look. Maintenance support is also top-notch, with easily accessible components and a simple upgrade process.
Pros
1. The combination of aluminum and carbon fiber has both looks and durability, making it a great design choice.
2. The laptop has four Thunderbolt 4 ports for strength in numbers.
3. The keyboard generally has large keys with good key travel and clicky feedback, and the pad is smooth and responsive.
4. The 4K UHD display offers excellent angles and a max brightness of 540 nits, making it suitable for working in bright conditions or outside.
5. The display shows full or near-full coverage of the sRGB, Adobe RGB, and DCI-P3 gamut, with excellent color accuracy results.
6. The device performs well among its workstation competitors due to the large performance increase from Tiger Lake to Elder Lake on the GPU end.
Cons
1. There's no LAN port or any HDMI ports, just an SD card reader and a 3.5mm audio jack.
2. The lack of a numpad might be a drawback for some users.
3. The RXT A2000 doesn't lead the performance charts, and the device's GPU maintains a clock speed of around 1600 MHz throughout stress tests.
4. The outside temperature maxes out at 49 degrees Celsius during stress testing, which is a bit high.
5. The laptop is rather expensive compared to its competitors.
6. During stress testing, the Core i7-12700H drops its clock speeds heavily in the later stages.
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