Dell Precision 3540 vs. HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Precision 3540 and HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 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 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful processor

high-resolution display

robust security features

good battery life

expensive price point

limited upgradeability

average graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3540 and HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3540 vs. HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 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 35.87 cm x 25.09 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 1.72 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1365U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel vPro Enterprise Platform Eligibility
MEMORY Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 NVIDIA RTX A500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features Fixed focus, 78.6 degrees, RGB camera -
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
Audio Features Output: MaxxAudio Pro Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 -
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 90 Watt, 19.5 V, 4.62 A -
INPUT Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-finger touchpad Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 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 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) No operating system
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3540 HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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), chassis intrusion sensor
Features - HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, MIL-STD-810 tested, BIOS Update via Network, HP Secure Erase, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, Secured-core PC enabled, Absolute Persistence technology
Compliant Standards - CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, SEPA, low halogen, EN 60601-1-2:2015, UL 62368-1, IEC 60601-1-2:2014, TEC, KES, TCO Certified 8.0, Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance, 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 -
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