Dell Precision 3540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

affordable professional laptop

decent battery life

comfortable keyboard

solid build quality

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

heavier design

average processor speed

Dell Precision 7780 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 7780 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processing capabilities

high-resolution display

robust build quality

extensive connectivity options

scalable memory and storage

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3540 and Dell Precision 7780
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
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86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3540 vs. Dell Precision 7780 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 2.2 cm 39.8 cm x 26.502 cm x 2.67 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 3.02 kg
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 99% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.198 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13850HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 20-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin CAMM
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Fixed focus, 78.6 degrees, RGB camera Privacy shutter, IR camera, 70 degrees (IR camera)
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 Realtek ALC3281
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
BATTERY Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 93 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19.5 V, 4.62 A 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.3 A
INPUT Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-finger touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3540 Dell Precision 7780
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Chassis intrusion detection, ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards - FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site -
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