Dell Precision 3540 vs. HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3540 and HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful processor performance

bright, sharp display

robust security features

solid build quality

expensive price point

limited graphics capabilities

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3540 and HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3540 vs. HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 175-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 2.2 cm 31.56 cm x 22.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Fixed focus, 78.6 degrees, RGB camera Privacy shutter, IR camera, HP Auto Frame
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio Pro Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 MediaTek RZ616
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 51.3 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19.5 V, 4.62 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-finger touchpad Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
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 2.0b
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Power Manager, HP Performance Advisor, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Image Assistant Gen4, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Native Miracast Support, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Microsoft Bitlocker Encryption, HP TPM Configuration Utility, HP Programmable Key, HP Touchpoint Customizer, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, HP Anyware
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Platform, Secured-core PC capable, HP BIOSphere Gen 6
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, CIT, SEPA, low halogen, EN 60601-1-2:2015, ICCP, IEC 60601-1-2:2014, MIL-STD 810H, TCO Certified 8.0, RCTA DO-160G, Eyesafe Certification
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 Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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