Dell Precision 3530 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3530 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

excellent security features

expandable memory slots

decent battery life

heavy and bulky

mediocre display quality

noisy under load

limited color options

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

high-resolution display

durable build quality

effective thermal management

accurate color reproduction

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3530 and ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3530 vs. ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 25.07 cm x 2.43 cm 38.2 cm x 28.6 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 2.03 kg 2.39 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Star grey | Turquoise grey & metal with twill finish
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 97% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, PremierColor technology, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, Delta E<1.5 calibration
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P600 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74 degrees -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3246-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Wave MAXXAudio Pro -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster Premium, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 19.5 V 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
VGA
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, Memory Stick XC, SDXC UHS-II Card, SDXC UHS Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3530 ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700G1T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Microphone with noise-cancellation System password, hard drive password
SAR Value - 0.16 W/kg (body), 0.16 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years -
Model Number - AV050R
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