Dell Precision 15.6" 3561 vs MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Dell Precision 15.6" 3561 2021, Core i5-11500H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, T600, Gray
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
What Buyers Say
Dell Precision 15.6" 3561 2021, Core i5-11500H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, T600, Gray
This laptop packs a solid Intel Core i5-11500H processor and NVIDIA T600 graphics, ideal for demanding professional tasks. Users appreciate the abundant connectivity including Thunderbolt 4, though the storage capacity remains unspecified. The integrated webcam is noted for video conferencing, but gaming potential is questioned given the dedicated GPU. Overall, it earns praise as a capable workstation with some ambiguity around storage and gaming.
Pros
- Intel Core i5-11500H processor
- NVIDIA T600 graphics
- Abundant connectivity with Thunderbolt 4
- Built-in webcam
Cons
- Unspecified storage capacity
- Gaming performance questioned
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent value for money
- Robust cooling system
Cons
- Loud fan noise even at idle
- Thick and heavy design
- Fans spin up occasionally at idle
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Precision 15.6" 3561 | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 11500H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA T600 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.91 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Precision 15.6" 3561 2021, Core i5-11500H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, T600, Gray
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
- Below average screen (31st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Dell Precision 15.6" 3561 2021, Core i5-11500H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, T600, Gray offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
