Dell Latitude 3550

Launch

• Announced: Early 2024

• Released: Early 2024

Body

• Dimensions: 359.0 x 239.7 x 18.1 – 20.4 mm (14.13 x 9.43 x 0.71 – 0.80 in)

• Weight: Starting at 1.81 kg (3.99 lbs)

• Build: Plastic/Polycarbonate chassis (utilizing post-consumer recycled plastics)

• SIM: Optional Micro-SIM card slot (for WWAN configurations)

• Water/Dust Resistance: No official IP rating (built to standard Dell business durability)

Display

• Type: IPS LCD or TN LCD, Anti-glare (Optional Touchscreen available on select IPS models)

• Size: 15.6 inches, 16:9 ratio

• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD) or 1366 x 768 pixels (HD)

• Brightness: 220 nits (HD) or 250 nits (FHD typical)

• Protection: Standard matte finish

⚙️ Platform

• OS: Windows 11 Pro / Windows 11 Home / Ubuntu Linux

• Chipset: 13th Gen Intel Core (e.g., i3-1315U, i5-1335U, i7-1355U) OR Intel Core Ultra Series 1 (e.g., Ultra 5 125U, Ultra 7 155U)

• CPU: Up to 12 cores (on Core Ultra 7)

• GPU: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics / Intel Iris Xe / Intel Graphics (Core Ultra) OR Optional Discrete NVIDIA GeForce MX570A (2GB GDDR6)

Memory

• Card Slot: No standard SD reader

• Internal: Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM (2x SO-DIMM slots; 5200 MT/s for 13th Gen, 5600 MT/s for Core Ultra) / Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD

• Storage Type: PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 SSD

Main Camera

• Single: No rear-facing camera

• Features: N/A

• Video: N/A

Selfie Camera

• Single: FHD 1080p or HD 720p webcam

• SL 3D: Optional Infrared (IR) camera for Windows Hello facial recognition

• Video: 1080p or 720p video recording with dual-array microphones and a physical privacy shutter

Sound

• Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers (2W x 2, tuned with Waves MaxxAudio Pro)

• 3.5mm Jack: Yes (Universal Audio combo jack)

Communications

• WLAN: Up to Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211, 802.11ax, 2×2), dual-band

• Bluetooth: 5.3

• Positioning: GPS (on WWAN-equipped models only)

• NFC: No

• USB: 1x USB4 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbps) / Type-C with Power Delivery and DisplayPort, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), 1x HDMI (1.4 or 2.0 depending on CPU configuration), 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet

Features

• Sensors: Optional fingerprint reader (integrated into the power button), discrete TPM 2.0 security chip

• Other Features: Optional backlit keyboard with a dedicated full numeric keypad, optional Windows Copilot key (on Core Ultra configurations)

Battery

• Type: Li-Ion 42 Wh (3-cell) or 54 Wh (3-cell) options, non-removable

• Charging: 60W, 65W, or 90W AC adapter (USB Type-C or barrel plug depending on configuration), ExpressCharge capable

Network

• Technology: Optional WWAN (4G LTE mobile broadband available via M.2 3042 slot upgrade)

Here’s a quick recap of what’s included:

• Launch & release dates (Dell’s 2024 refresh of the essential 15-inch Latitude 3000 series)

• Body and build details (a straightforward, functional plastic business chassis weighing just under 4 lbs)

• Display specs (15.6-inch screens available in basic HD or FHD with optional touch capabilities)

• Platform (highly versatile configuration options spanning from traditional 13th Gen Intel Core processors up to the AI-enhanced Intel Core Ultra Series 1 chips)

• Memory options (highly serviceable with two SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB of fast DDR5 RAM, and an M.2 Gen 4 NVMe slot)

• Cameras (up to a 1080p webcam with IR for facial recognition and a privacy shutter)

• Sound, communication, sensors, battery (up to 54Wh capacity), and charging specs

• An excellent legacy and modern port selection, including three USB-A ports, an RJ-45 Ethernet port, an HDMI port, and a USB4 Type-C port