Dell Precision 3530 vs. HP Zbook 15 G3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Precision 3530 and HP Zbook 15 G3. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

HP Zbook 15 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 15 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

expandable memory options

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3530 and HP Zbook 15 G3
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3530 vs. HP Zbook 15 G3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 15 G3
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 25.07 cm x 2.43 cm 38.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2.03 kg 2.59 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 15 G3
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare, PremierColor technology, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 15 G3
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6820HQ / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 15 G3
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 -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 15 G3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 15 G3
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P600 NVIDIA Quadro M2000M / Intel HD Graphics 530
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Shader Model 5.0
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, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3246-CG CX7501
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Wave MAXXAudio Pro High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 15 G3
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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 HP Zbook 15 G3
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 15 G3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 19.5 V 150 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 15 G3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Precision touchpad Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 15 G3
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
LAN
VGA
USB 3.0 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
Dock
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, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 15 G3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3530 HP Zbook 15 G3
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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